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
BYD Sealion 6 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
BYD Sealion 6
Volkswagen Tiguan
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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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8.3
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
$48,990 - $52,990
$40,990 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, practical interior
- Polished, punchy turbocharged engine
- Recent price cuts improve equation
Misses
- Functional interior lacks flair
- Third row remains occasional use only
- Starting to look old alongside fresher 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 | ||
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 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED | 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 | |
