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
2025 BYD Dolphin vs 2024 Audi S3 Comparison
BYD Dolphin
Audi S3
2025 BYD
Dolphin
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2024 Audi
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.5.
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Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
55L
402 to 435 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$75,400 - $81,800
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Now a proper little sleeper weapon
- Price advantage over key rivals
- Excellent, user-friendly tech
Misses
- Still some cheap-feeling plastics
- Fiddly drive mode selection
- Looks are almost too subtle
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 228kW - 245kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5450 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 | |
