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
BYD Dolphin vs Honda Civic Comparison
BYD Dolphin
Honda Civic
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2025 BYD
Dolphin
vs
2025 Honda
Civic
How they stack...
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7.8
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Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
47L
414 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$70,605
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
