BYD Sealion 6 vs Subaru Forester Comparison

    BYD Sealion 6

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    Subaru Forester

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    2025 BYD
    Sealion 6
    vs
    2025 Subaru
    Forester
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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
    Good
    Read the 2025 Subaru Forester review
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    Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    Fuel Efficiency
    60L
    66 to 84 km
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $42,990 - $52,990
    $37,890 - $50,140
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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
    • Quality, premium-leaning interior
    • Sportier handling
    • STI appears again...
    Misses
    • ...like this?
    • Hardly a special edition
    • Dreary CVT

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTIONPETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1497 - 14981995 - 2498
    Size (L)
    1.5L2.0L, 2.5L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    160kW - 238kW110kW - 136kW
    Power RPM
    -5800 - 6000
    Torque
    300Nm - 550Nm196Nm - 239Nm
    Torque RPM
    -4000 - 4400
    Bore Stroke
    -90
    Compression Ratio
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