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 Skoda Scala Comparison
BYD Dolphin
Skoda Scala
2025 BYD
Dolphin
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2025 Skoda
Scala
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How they stack...
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7.8
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Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Based on the Skoda Scala
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
260 to 280 km
Warranty
6 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$32,490 - $43,890
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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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.9 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
