2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs BYD Sealion 6: Spec battle
The new BYD Sealion 6 is set to enter the competitive mid-sized SUV segment, so how does it stack up against Toyota's benchmark RAV4?
2024 Toyota RAV4 vs 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Comparison
Toyota RAV4
BYD Sealion 6
2024 Toyota
RAV4
vs
2024 BYD
Sealion 6
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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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8.3
8.3
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Based on the Toyota RAV4 EDGE (AWD) HYBRID
Based on the BYD Sealion 6 PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
264 km
60L
66 to 84 km
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$42,260 - $58,360
$48,990 - $52,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
- Plenty of interior space
- Cheap servicing
Misses
- Droning petrol engine
- Slow, beeping power tailgate
- Orange highlights aren't for everyone
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong value for money
- Achievable EV range claim
- Cushy, quiet drive experience
Misses
- Soft ride can get wallowy
- Base model offers more range
- No safety rating... yet
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 | ||
Colours Available
The Toyota RAV4 is available in nine different colours, however not all are available across all variants. The following are available on the Cruiser and GXL:
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush (red)
- Eclipse Black
- Mineral Blue
- Saturn Blue
The GX misses out on Crystal Pearl. The XSE missed out on Crystal Pearl, Atomic Rush, Eclipse lack and Saturn Blue.
The top-spec Toyota RAV4 Edge misses out on the two white colours and Saturn Blue but it does get its own unique Jungle Khaki colour.
Premium paint is a $675 option.
A full list of colours for the 2022 range has yet to be announced.
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2025 Toyota RAV4 review
Toyota now only sells hybrid versions of the hot-selling RAV4 SUV, and it remains a benchmark for the segment.
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Jack Quick
8.3
2024 BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD review
BYD is aiming straight at the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with its new Sealion 6, and it may just have a headshot on its hands...
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECTRONIC F/INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 145kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | - | |
