BYD Sealion 6 vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison

    BYD Sealion 6

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    Mazda CX-5

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    2025 BYD
    Sealion 6
    vs
    2025 Mazda
    CX-5
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
    Read the 2025 BYD Sealion 6 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
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    Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
    Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    60L
    66 to 84 km
    56L - 58L
    386 to 476 km
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $42,990 - $52,990
    $36,740 - $55,150
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Far more liveable than many other new cars
    • Plug-in hybrid powertrain's EV range is excellent
    • Improved suspension calibration makes it a keener drive
    Misses
    • Styling mightn’t be to all tastes
    • Not as enthusiastic to drive as some rivals
    • Smaller boot than competitors and no spare wheel
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Gutsy turbo engine
    • Plush interior
    • Cheaper than key rivals
    Misses
    • Very thirsty
    • Steep servicing costs
    • Gearbox a bit lacklustre

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Soul Red Crystal metallic
    • Eternal Blue mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica
    • Rhodium White metallic
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Zircon Sand metallic
    • Machine Grey metallic
    • Polymetal Grey metallic
    • Platinum Quartz metallic

    Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTIONTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1497 - 14981998 - 2488
    Size (L)
    1.5L2.5L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    160kW - 238kW115kW - 170kW
    Power RPM
    -5000 - 6000
    Torque
    300Nm - 550Nm200Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    -2000 - 4000
    Bore Stroke
    -91.2 - 100
    Compression Ratio
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