BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Dynamic Standard Range
RM 100,530
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JAECOO J8
JAECOO J8
2WD
RM 178,800
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BYD Dolphin vs JAECOO J8 Comparison

Overview: Dolphin vs JAECOO J8

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 94 hp 246 hp
Engine Displacement - 1998 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
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1 reviews
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From The Experts

Things we like

Spacious and feature-rich cabin

Impressive range from both powertrains

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Feature-rich for the price 

Comfort-oriented, adaptive ride 

Spacious seating

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Things we don't like

Long term reliability not proven yet

Fit and finish levels at some places

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Not a true-blue off-road vehicle

Less boot space in the all-wheel-drive (AWD) model

Lack of towing capability

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Dimensions & Capacity

Front Tread 1530 mm --
Rear Tread 1530 mm --
Length 4290 mm 4820 mm
Width 1770 mm 1930 mm
Height 1570 mm 1699 mm
Wheel Base 2700 mm 2820 mm
Ground Clearance 130 mm --
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 738 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 65 L
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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery --
Battery Capacity 44.9 kWh --
Regenerative Braking Yes --
AC Charging (0-100%) In 7.5 Hours --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor --
Emission 0 g/km --
Battery Warranty 8 years/160,000 km --
Engine -- 2.0L Petrol Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Turbocharger/Supercharger -- Turbocharged
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Power 94 hp 246 hp
Torque 180 Nm 385 Nm
Acceleration 12.3 s 8.8 s
Driving Range 410 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1998 cc
Top Speed -- 200 kmph
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box Single Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type FWD 2WD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 20 Inch
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 245/45 R20
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R20
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Lane Keeping Support, Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Collision Warning Lane Keeping Support, Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Collision Warning Driver Monitoring System, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Distance Monitoring Driver Monitoring System, Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Distance Monitoring
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes --
Front Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes Yes
Park Assist No No
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning System Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Emergency Stop Signal -- Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control -- Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Dual Zone Dual Zone
Air Quality Control Yes No
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No No
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No No
Ventilated Rear Seats No --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Trunk Light Yes --
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes --
Memory Seats No --
Head-Up Display No --
Wireless Charger No Yes
Drive Mode -- Eco, Sport, Normal Eco, Sport, Normal
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 6 6 12 12
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Audio System -- Sony Sony
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 5 Inch 5 Inch 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No --
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Seat Lumbar Support -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Sun Roof No Yes
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator -- Yes
Rear Window Washer -- Yes
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Roof Carrier -- No
Roof Rail -- Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- Yes

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BYD Dolphin vs JAECOO J8 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Dolphin vs JAECOO J8?

Dolphin is priced at RM 100,530 and J8 is priced at RM 178,800. Hence Dolphin is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Dolphin vs JAECOO J8?

The BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque and JAECOO J8 has power of 246 hp with 385 Nm torque. Thus making J8 the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Dolphin vs JAECOO J8?

Dolphin safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

J8 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The JAECOO J8 has higher number of sefety features than Dolphin, hence JAECOO J8 is more safer than BYD Dolphin.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Dolphin vs J8?

Dolphin comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Trunk Light and Follow Me Home Headlamps

J8 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Automatic Headlamps and Wireless Charger

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of comfort features than J8, hence BYD Dolphin is more comfortable than JAECOO J8.

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What is Dolphin vs J8 dimension size comparison?

The Dolphin dimension are 4290 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height while the J8 Dimensions are 4820 mm length, 1930 mm width, 1699 mm height. Hence, the J8 is more longer, J8 is more wider and J8 is more higher.

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