Land Rover Defender vs BYD Sealion 6 Comparison

Land Rover Defender

BYD Sealion 6

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2026 Land Rover

Defender

2025 BYD

Sealion 6

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CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Land Rover Defender 90 review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Excellent

Read the 2025 BYD Sealion 6 review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)

Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Towing

Fuel Efficiency

85L - 89L

289 to 1166 km

60L

66 to 84 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

6 year
warranty

MSRP

$98,400 - $304,500

$42,990 - $52,990

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CarExpert's Take

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

SWB body is a total looker
D250 inline six is a peach
Still a rugged 4WD at heart

Misses

Expensive options
Updated MY26 range incoming
No ANCAP safety rating for 90

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

Reviews

Very Good

2025 Land Rover Defender 90 review

'Hey Shawty!' The Defender 90 remains a unique and capable choice in the premium 4WD market – it may even be the pick of the range!

James Wong

Excellent

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.

Matt Campbell

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Specs

Type
TURBO, SUPERCHARGER		TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION
Size (cc)
1997 - 4999		1497 - 1498
Size (L)
4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L		1.5L
Cylinders
8, 6, 4		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 32		16
Power
183kW - 467kW		160kW - 238kW
Power RPM
4000 - 6000		-
Torque
550Nm - 750Nm		300Nm - 550Nm
Torque RPM
1250 - 2500		-
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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