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
2024 BYD Sealion 6 vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Volkswagen Tiguan
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.7
7.8
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Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
60L
66 to 84 km
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$42,990 - $52,990
$40,990 - $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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
- Price cuts improve value
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside rivals
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)
NA
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 145kW - 150kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3500 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.6 - 16 | |
