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BYD Dolphin Surf vs SWM G03F (Tiger)

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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

No lead of 5 points or more

Trade-offs

  • Practicality · boot 308 l (−242)−41 pts
  • Safety · warranty 6 years (−1)−12 pts
  • Performance · 88 hp (−20)−9 pts
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Winner6/6
SWM G03F (Tiger)

SWM

G03F (Tiger)

Compared version: SWM G03 TIGER, Luxury, manual, 1.5 benzină, 7 locuri

from€19,550

Dealers not confirmed yet

ChinaCars Score · methodology v1.0

Very good

Ranked #3 of 21 ranked combustion

Internal Combustion (ICE)SUVNot Euro NCAP tested

Data: 7/9 fields

Leads on

  • Practicality · boot 550 l (+242)+41 pts
  • Safety · warranty 7 years (+1)+12 pts
  • Performance · 108 hp (+20)+9 pts

Trade-offs

No trade-off of 5 points or more

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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 Surf

0

SWM

G03F (Tiger)

6

SWM G03F (Tiger) leads: 6 of 6 criteria won clearly. One criterion is tied.

  • Price & warranty01
  • Performance02
  • Dimensions & practicality03

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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: electric (BYD Dolphin Surf) and combustion (SWM G03F (Tiger)). The Range and Charging axes do not apply to every model, so we compare on Value, Performance, Safety, and Practicality. Overall scores are not directly comparable across categories.

Different segments (Hatchback, SUV): differences in size and price are expected.

  • Value

    SWM G03F (Tiger)+8 pts

  • Range

    does not apply

  • Performance

    SWM G03F (Tiger)+9 pts

  • Safety

    SWM G03F (Tiger)+12 pts

  • Practicality

    SWM G03F (Tiger)+41 pts

  • Charging

    does not apply

BYD Dolphin Surf is the cheapest; SWM G03F (Tiger) costs €150 more (+1%).

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 Surf40
SWM G03F (Tiger)69

Value

+8 pts
BYD Dolphin Surf70
SWM G03F (Tiger)78

Range

BYD Dolphin Surf0
SWM G03F (Tiger)—

Performance

+9 pts
BYD Dolphin Surf11
SWM G03F (Tiger)20

Safety

+12 pts
BYD Dolphin Surf88
SWM G03F (Tiger)100

Practicality

+41 pts
BYD Dolphin Surf31
SWM G03F (Tiger)72

Charging

BYD Dolphin Surf34
SWM G03F (Tiger)—

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 Surf

€19,400

SWM

G03F (Tiger)

€19,550

Price from

€19,400

best

€19,550

≈ equal
Top price in range

€26,300

n/a
Warranty

6 years / 150,000 km

−14%−1 year

7 years / 150,000 km

best
Battery capacity

30 kWh

n/a
WLTP range

220 km

n/a
DC charging power

65 kW

n/a
DC charging time

30 min

n/a
Power

88 hp · 65 kW

−19%−20 hp

€220/hp

108 hp · 81 kW

best

€181/hp

Top speed

150 km/h

−9%−15 km/h

165 km/h

best
0–100 km/h

11.1 s

n/a
Drive

FWD

FWD

Length
n/a

4,605 mm

Width
n/a

1,815 mm

Height
n/a

1,810 mm

Wheelbase

2,500 mm

−10%−280 mm

2,780 mm

best
Boot volume

308 l

−44%−242 l

550 l

best
Seats

5

−29%−2

7

best
Euro NCAP rating

5 ★

not tested

EU homologated

Yes

n/a
Data verified
09/27/2026
09/26/2026

Verified facts

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

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

SWM G03F (Tiger)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the BYD Dolphin Surf or the SWM G03F (Tiger)?

The BYD Dolphin Surf is cheaper, starting at €19,400 versus €19,550 for the SWM G03F (Tiger) — a difference of €150.

Which is more powerful, the BYD Dolphin Surf or the SWM G03F (Tiger)?

The SWM G03F (Tiger) is more powerful: 108 hp versus 88 hp.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the BYD Dolphin Surf or the SWM G03F (Tiger)?

The SWM G03F (Tiger) scores higher overall: 69/100 versus 40/100.

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