Land Rover Defender vs BYD Sealion 6 Comparison

    Land Rover Defender

    BYD Sealion 6

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    2025 Land Rover
    Defender
    vs
    2025 BYD
    Sealion 6
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    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
    Read the 2025 BYD Sealion 6 review
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    Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P400 OUTBOUND LE13 (294kW)
    Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    85L - 90L
    289 to 1179 km
    60L
    66 to 84 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $88,870 - $317,592
    $42,990 - $52,990
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Turns heads
    • Ginormous boot
    • Effortless highway cruiser
    Misses
    • Only has five seats
    • Large rear blind spots
    • More standard equipment expected
    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

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBOTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1997 - 49991497 - 1498
    Size (L)
    4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L1.5L
    Cylinders
    8, 6, 44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    183kW - 467kW160kW - 238kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 6000-
    Torque
    400Nm - 750Nm300Nm - 550Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 2500-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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