BYD Dolphin vs Cupra Leon Comparison

    BYD Dolphin

    Cupra Leon

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    2024 BYD
    Dolphin
    vs
    2024 Cupra
    Leon
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
    0.0
    NA
    8.3
    0.0
    Based on the BYD Dolphin
    Based on the Cupra Leon VZx
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    40L - 50L
    72 to 340 km
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,890 - $42,890
    $48,490 - $65,790
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    CarExpert's Take

    NA
    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Exhilarating, yet refined driving experience
    • Direct steering and fantastic steering wheel
    • Feels special inside and out
    Misses
    • Infotainment system interface isn't user-friendly
    • Sunroof blind a tad too transparent
    • Booming tyre and road noise

    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
    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$490)
    • Power Sunroof (+$1,850)

    Colours Available

    The 2023 Cupra Leon is available in the following exterior paint finishes, depending on the trim level.

    • Nevada White metallic
    • Magnetic Tech metallic
    • Midnight Black metallic
    • Asphalt Blue metallic
    • Urban Silver metallic
    • Desire Red premium metallic
    • Graphene Grey premium metallic
    • Petrol Blue matte
    • Magnetic Tech matte

    Premium metallic paint finishes comprise Desire Red and Graphene Grey, and are a $475 option across the range. Desire Red isn’t available on the VZx.

    Exclusive to the VZx is the option of matte paint ($2300), available in either Petrol Blue or Magnetic Tech.

    Specs

    Type
    ELECTRICTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    -1395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    0.02.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    NOT APPLICABLETURBO 4
    Camshaft
    NOT APPLICABLEDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    -16
    Power
    70kW - 150kW110kW - 221kW
    Power RPM
    -5000 - 6000
    Torque
    180Nm - 310Nm250Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    -1500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    -9.3 - 10

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