BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Dynamic Standard Range
RM 100,530
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Land Rover Defender 90
Land Rover Defender 90
P400 3.0L MHEV
RM 1.1 Million
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BYD Dolphin vs Land Rover Defender 90 Comparison

Overview: Dolphin vs Defender 90

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 94 hp 395 hp
Engine Displacement - 2998 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

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From The Experts

Things we like

Spacious and feature-rich cabin

Impressive range from both powertrains

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Luxurious interior

Go-anywhere ability

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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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Ingress and egress in the rear rows can be a challenge for elder people

Expensive to buy and maintain

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Dimensions & Capacity

Front Tread 1530 mm 1706 mm
Rear Tread 1530 mm 1702 mm
Length 4290 mm 4583 mm
Width 1770 mm 2105 mm
Height 1570 mm 1969 mm
Wheel Base 2700 mm --
Ground Clearance 130 mm --
No Of Doors 5 3
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 297 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 90 L
Kerb Weight -- 2245 kg
Wading Depth -- 900 mm
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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery Lithium-ion
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 --
Battery Voltage -- 48 V
Engine -- 3.0L Petrol Engine, In-line 6 Cylinder 24 Valve
No Of Cylinders -- 6
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Secondary Engine Fuel Type -- Electric
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Power 94 hp 395 hp
Torque 180 Nm 550 Nm
Acceleration 12.3 s 6.0 s
Driving Range 410 km --
Engine Displacement -- 2998 cc
Top Speed -- 191 kmph
RPM At Max Power -- 5500-6500 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 2000-5000 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Adjustable
Steering Type Electric Power 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 Air Suspension
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Air Suspension

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box Single Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type FWD AWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 245/55 R18
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R18
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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 --
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 Auto Dimming Auto Dimming
Parking Sensors Yes --
Front Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes Yes
Park Assist No Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes --
Blind Spot monitor Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning System Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Signal -- Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control -- Yes
Downhill Assist Control -- 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 --
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats 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 --
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Trunk Light Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes Yes
Memory Seats No Yes
Head-Up Display No --
Wireless Charger No Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 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 --
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes --
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Audio System -- Meridian Meridian
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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 --
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No 14-Way Driver & Front Passenger 14-Way Driver & Front Passenger
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob -- 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 No
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 --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper -- Yes
Rear Window Washer -- No
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Fog Lights Front -- Yes
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
Tinted Glass -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- Yes

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BYD Dolphin vs Land Rover Defender 90 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Dolphin vs Land Rover Defender 90?

Dolphin is priced at RM 100,530 and Defender 90 is priced at RM 1.1 Million. Hence Dolphin is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Dolphin vs Land Rover Defender 90?

The BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque and Land Rover Defender 90 has power of 395 hp with 550 Nm torque. Thus making Defender 90 the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Dolphin vs Land Rover Defender 90?

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

Defender 90 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, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Park Assist, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The BYD Dolphin and Land Rover Defender 90 both have same Safety Features.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Dolphin vs Defender 90?

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

Defender 90 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Glove Box Cooling, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Memory Seats and Wireless Charger

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of comfort features than Defender 90, hence BYD Dolphin is more comfortable than Land Rover Defender 90.

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What is Dolphin vs Defender 90 dimension size comparison?

The Dolphin dimension are 4290 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height while the Defender 90 Dimensions are 4583 mm length, 2105 mm width, 1969 mm height. Hence, the Defender 90 is more longer, Defender 90 is more wider and Defender 90 is more higher.

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