Very Good
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 Mazda Mazda 2 Comparison
BYD Dolphin
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2025 BYD
Dolphin
vs
2025 Mazda
Mazda 2
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
44L
220 to 238 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$22,870 - $28,190
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at that face
- Super easy to drive
- It's manual!
Misses
- Tiny boot
- Second row is underdone
- MZD infotainment is dated
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1496 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 81kW - 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 142Nm - 144Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
