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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BYD Dolphin vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison
BYD Dolphin
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Volkswagen Polo
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2025 BYD
Dolphin
vs
2025 Volkswagen
Polo
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
40L
216 to 260 km
Warranty
6 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,990 - $42,890
$30,790 - $41,790
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 150kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 310Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 76.4 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
