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BYD Dolphin G DM-i vs BYD Dolphin Surf

2nd place2/5
BYD Dolphin G DM-i

BYD

Dolphin G DM-i

Compared version: Active

from€23,990

29 dealers · 25 counties

Unranked — insufficient data

coverage below 70 %

Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)HatchbackNot Euro NCAP tested

Data: 6/10 fields

Leads on

  • Performance · 0–100 km/h in 8.3 s (−2.8 s)+40 pts
  • Practicality+39 pts
  • Value+23 pts

Trade-offs

  • Safety−13 pts
  • Price · €4,590 more expensive (+24%)
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Winner3/5
BYD Dolphin Surf

BYD

Dolphin Surf

Compared version: Active

from€19,400

29 dealers · 25 counties

ChinaCars Score · methodology v1.0

Average

Ranked #18 of 21 ranked BEV

Battery Electric (BEV)Hatchback

Data: 12/12 fields

Leads on

  • Safety+13 pts

Trade-offs

  • Performance · 0–100 km/h in 11.1 s (+2.8 s)−40 pts
  • Practicality−39 pts
  • Value−23 pts
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The duel in points

One point for every criterion won clearly: the best value, with the others more than 5% behind. Ties give no points.

BYD

Dolphin G DM-i

2

BYD

Dolphin Surf

3

BYD Dolphin Surf leads: 3 of 5 criteria won clearly. 2 criteria are tied.

  • Price & warranty01
  • Battery & charging02
  • Performance20
  • Dimensions & practicalitytie

What matters to you?

Pick a profile and we recalculate a score with its weights, here only. We do not choose for you.

Who leads on what

On each score axis, the model at least 5 points ahead of the next one. Below that we write “tight”.

You are comparing different categories: plug-in hybrid (BYD Dolphin G DM-i) and electric (BYD Dolphin Surf). The Charging axis does not apply to every model, so we compare on Value, Range, Performance, Safety, and Practicality. Overall scores are not directly comparable across categories.

Incomplete comparison. BYD Dolphin G DM-i has no: power, Euro NCAP rating, boot space, and wheelbase. Its strengths may be understated; missing data is neither an advantage nor a disadvantage.

  • Value

    BYD Dolphin G DM-i+23 pts

  • Range

    tight

  • Performance

    BYD Dolphin G DM-i+40 pts

  • Safety

    BYD Dolphin Surf+13 pts

  • Practicality

    BYD Dolphin G DM-i+39 pts

  • Charging

    does not apply

BYD Dolphin Surf is the cheapest; BYD Dolphin G DM-i costs €4,590 more (+24%).

BYD Dolphin Surf has the longest range; BYD Dolphin G DM-i has 180 km less (−82%).

Score axes

Absolute 0–100 score on fixed scales, calculated for each model's entry version.

How we calculate the score

Overall score· not directly comparable across categories

BYD Dolphin G DM-iunranked
BYD Dolphin Surf40

Value

+23 pts
BYD Dolphin G DM-i93
BYD Dolphin Surf70

Range

tight
BYD Dolphin G DM-i0
BYD Dolphin Surf0

Performance

+40 pts
BYD Dolphin G DM-i51
BYD Dolphin Surf11

Safety

+13 pts
BYD Dolphin G DM-i75
BYD Dolphin Surf88

Practicality

+39 pts
BYD Dolphin G DM-i70
BYD Dolphin Surf31

Charging

BYD Dolphin G DM-i—
BYD Dolphin Surf34

Specifications

Differences are measured against the best in the comparison.

How to read the table

  • best in the comparison
  • ≈equal: within 5% of the best
  • 5–20%behind: 5–20% from the best
  • > 20%far behind: more than 20%
  • n/a: no data — never counted as a difference

BYD

Dolphin G DM-i

€23,990

BYD

Dolphin Surf

€19,400

Price from

€23,990

+24%+4,590 €

€19,400

best
Top price in range

€29,490

€26,300

Warranty

6 years / 150,000 km

6 years / 150,000 km

Battery capacity

7.4 kWh

−75%−22.6 kWh

5.4 km/kWh

30 kWh

best

7.3 km/kWh

WLTP range

40 km

−82%−180 km

€600/km

220 km

best

€88/km

DC charging power
n/a

65 kW

DC charging time
n/a

30 min

Power
n/a

88 hp · 65 kW

Top speed

180 km/h

best

150 km/h

−17%−30 km/h
0–100 km/h

8.3 s

best

11.1 s

+34%+2.8 s
Drive

FWD

FWD

Wheelbase
n/a

2,500 mm

Boot volume
n/a

308 l

Seats

5

5

Euro NCAP rating

not tested

5 ★

EU homologated

Yes

Yes

Data verified
09/27/2026
09/27/2026

Verified facts

With source and date, for each model in the comparison.

BYD Dolphin G DM-i

Warranty

Pe 20 ianuarie 2026 BYD a anunțat extinderea retroactivă a garanției bateriei Blade în SEE/UK/Elveția la 8 ani sau 250.000 km cu SOH minim 70% (anterior 8 ani/200.000 km), valabilă pentru toate modelele EV și Super Hybrid deja vândute și noi.

Warranty & assistance
automarket.romediaRomania
Warranty

Manualul de garanție limitată BYD (versiune RO, ianuarie 2026): vehicul 72 luni/150.000 km; baterie HV 96 luni/250.000 km cu SOH minim 70%; unitate de propulsie 96 luni/150.000 km; anticoroziune 144 luni; baterie 12V 24 luni; anumite piese (suspensie, rulmenți, multimedia) 48 luni/120.000 km.

Warranty & assistance
byd.comofficialEurope / global

BYD Dolphin Surf

Warranty

Pe 20 ianuarie 2026 BYD a anunțat extinderea retroactivă a garanției bateriei Blade în SEE/UK/Elveția la 8 ani sau 250.000 km cu SOH minim 70% (anterior 8 ani/200.000 km), valabilă pentru toate modelele EV și Super Hybrid deja vândute și noi.

Warranty & assistance
automarket.romediaRomania
Warranty

Manualul de garanție limitată BYD (versiune RO, ianuarie 2026): vehicul 72 luni/150.000 km; baterie HV 96 luni/250.000 km cu SOH minim 70%; unitate de propulsie 96 luni/150.000 km; anticoroziune 144 luni; baterie 12V 24 luni; anumite piese (suspensie, rulmenți, multimedia) 48 luni/120.000 km.

Warranty & assistance
byd.comofficialEurope / global

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the BYD Dolphin G DM-i or the BYD Dolphin Surf?

The BYD Dolphin Surf is cheaper, starting at €19,400 versus €23,990 for the BYD Dolphin G DM-i — a difference of €4,590.

Which has more range, the BYD Dolphin G DM-i or the BYD Dolphin Surf?

The BYD Dolphin Surf has more range: 220 km versus 40 km WLTP, 180 km more.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the BYD Dolphin G DM-i or the BYD Dolphin Surf?

The BYD Dolphin G DM-i scores higher overall: 58/100 versus 40/100.

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