7.8
2025 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review
The base BYD Dolphin electric hatch isn't as dynamic as its name suggests, but it still has a place in the affordable EV market.
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Josh Nevett
2024 BYD Dolphin vs 2024 Audi RS3 Comparison
BYD Dolphin
Audi RS3
2024 BYD
Dolphin
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2024 Audi
RS3
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CarExpert Score
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7.8
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Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Based on the Audi RS3
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
55L
451 to 457 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,890 - $42,890
$95,715 - $98,215
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Class-leading efficiency
- Similar kit to top-spec Premium
- Practical cabin
Misses
- Half-baked driver assist tech
- Struggles to keep up with highway traffic
- Mixed quality of materials
NA
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
NA
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$500)
- Black Appearance Package Plus (+$700)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$6,300)
- Carbon Package Limited (+$5,000)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,900)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2480 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 5 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 20 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 294kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 | |
