2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV vs BYD Sealion 6 comparison: Spec battle
Plug-in hybrid sales continue to grow in Australia, and BYD's Sealion 6 is a big reason for that. How does it stack up against the Outlander?
2024 BYD Sealion 6 vs 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Mitsubishi Outlander
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2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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8.7
7.9
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander BLACK EDITION 7 SEAT (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$37,740 - $73,790
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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
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Effortless to drive
- Quiet cabin ambience
- Long, conditional new-car warranty
Misses
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Touchscreen looks small among rivals
- Unsettled yet firm ride on 20-inch wheels
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Optional Paint (+$900)
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Colours Available
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
Comparison
Reviews
8.7
2025 BYD Sealion 6 review
The BYD Sealion 6 is now Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle, and the broader range has also seen some important changes.
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Matt Campbell
7.9
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander review
While its 2.5L four-cylinder and CVT combo is far from earth-shattering, it's hard to look past the value the Mitsubishi Outlander offers.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 98kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 195Nm - 244Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3600 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.8 - 12 | |
