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
2024 BYD Dolphin vs 2024 Toyota Corolla Comparison
BYD Dolphin
Toyota Corolla
2024 BYD
Dolphin
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2024 Toyota
Corolla
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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.
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Based on the BYD Dolphin DYNAMIC
Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,890 - $42,890
$29,270 - $40,450
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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
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious (as a sedan)
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Potential supply constraints
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
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
Colours Available
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.8L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 72kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 142Nm - 203Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3600 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 13 - 13.05 | |
