BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Dynamic Standard Range
RM 100,530
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Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
RWD
RM 189,000
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BYD Dolphin vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison

Overview: Dolphin vs Model 3

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 94 hp 201 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
9 reviews
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7 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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Futuristic design inside-out

Impressive range and 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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Limited headroom

The cabin doesn’t feel premium with hard plastics

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Dimensions & Capacity

Front Tread 1530 mm 1584 mm
Rear Tread 1530 mm 1584 mm
Length 4290 mm 4720 mm
Width 1770 mm 2089 mm
Height 1570 mm 1441 mm
Wheel Base 2700 mm --
Ground Clearance 130 mm 138 mm
No Of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 44.9 kWh 57.5 kWh
Regenerative Braking Yes --
AC Charging (0-100%) In 7.5 Hours --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor --
Emission 0 g/km 0 g/km
Battery Warranty 8 years/160,000 km 8 Years or 160000 km
DC Charging -- (10-80%) In 25 Minutes
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Electric
Power 94 hp 201 hp
Torque 180 Nm 350 Nm
Acceleration 12.3 s 6.1 s
Driving Range 410 km 513 km
Top Speed -- 201 kmph
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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 Multi-link
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box Single Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 245/45 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 --
Traction Control 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 --
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes Yes
Park Assist 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 --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes 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 Yes
Air Quality Control Yes --
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No Yes
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 Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes --
Trunk Light Yes --
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes --
Memory Seats No --
Head-Up Display No --
Wireless Charger No Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch 15.4 Inch 15.4 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 9 9
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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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 Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes --
Folding Table Rear No --
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Heated Seats - Front -- 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 No
Rear Window Washer -- No
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes --
Ambient Light -- Yes

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BYD Dolphin vs Tesla Model 3 FAQs

Which Car has more power between BYD Dolphin vs Tesla Model 3?

The BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque and Tesla Model 3 has power of 460 hp with 660 Nm torque. Thus making Model 3 the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Dolphin vs Tesla Model 3?

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

Model 3 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, 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, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake and Speed Sensing Door Locks

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

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

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

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

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

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Which Car has Higher ground clearance between Dolphin vs Model 3?

The Dolphin comes with a ground clearance of 130 mm , on the other hand the Model 3 comes with a ground clearance of 128 mm , hence the BYD Dolphin has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is Dolphin vs Model 3 dimension size comparison?

The Dolphin dimension are 4290 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height while the Model 3 Dimensions are 4724 mm length, 2089 mm width, 1431 mm height. Hence, the Model 3 is more longer, Model 3 is more wider and Dolphin is more higher.

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