BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Dynamic Standard Range
RM 100,530
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BYD Dolphin vs MINI 3 Door Comparison

Overview: Dolphin vs 3 Door

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 4 Seats
Power 94 hp 192 hp
Engine Displacement - 1998 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
9 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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Agile handling

Energetic performance

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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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Stiff ride quality

Cramped rear seat space

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Dimensions & Capacity

Front Tread 1530 mm --
Rear Tread 1530 mm 1501 mm
Length 4290 mm 3876 mm
Width 1770 mm 1970 mm
Height 1570 mm 1414 mm
Wheel Base 2700 mm 2495 mm
Ground Clearance 130 mm --
No Of Doors 5 3
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 4 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 210 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 44 L
Kerb Weight -- 1290 kg
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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, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Power 94 hp 192 hp
Torque 180 Nm 280 Nm
Acceleration 12.3 s 6.7 s
Driving Range 410 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1998 cc
Top Speed -- 235 kmph
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Adjustable
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 7-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 205/45 R17
Tyre Type Radial Runflat
Wheel Size R16 R17
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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 --
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 --
Child Safety Locks Yes --
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes --
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes --
Park Assist No --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes --
Blind Spot monitor Yes --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
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Security

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch --
Apple Carplay/Android Auto 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
Additional Features -- Apple CarPlay Apple CarPlay
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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 --
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No --
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather --
Fabric Upholstery -- No
Leather Seats -- 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 No
Power Antenna No Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED --
Taillight Type LED LED --
Sun Roof No --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator -- Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes --

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BYD Dolphin vs MINI 3 Door FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Dolphin vs MINI 3 Door?

Dolphin is priced at RM 100,530 and 3 Door is priced at RM 193,888. Hence Dolphin is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Dolphin vs MINI 3 Door?

The BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque and MINI 3 Door has power of 192 hp with 280 Nm torque. Thus making 3 Door the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Dolphin vs MINI 3 Door?

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

3 Door safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams and Engine Check Warning

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of sefety features than 3 Door, hence BYD Dolphin is more safer than MINI 3 Door.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Dolphin vs 3 Door?

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

3 Door comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control and Power Windows Front

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of comfort features than 3 Door, hence BYD Dolphin is more comfortable than MINI 3 Door.

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What is Dolphin vs 3 Door dimension size comparison?

The Dolphin dimension are 4290 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height while the 3 Door Dimensions are 3876 mm length, 1970 mm width, 1414 mm height. Hence, the Dolphin is more longer, 3 Door is more wider and Dolphin is more higher.

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