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BYD Dolphin vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 53,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Audi A6 e-tron Sportback?

BYD Dolphin vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Dolphin is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,137 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the BYD Dolphin. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers significantly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 327 km more than the BYD Dolphin.

A6 e-tron Sportback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BYD Dolphin takes 7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 545 Nm more.

Dolphin

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Dolphin is visibly lighter – 1,658 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 517 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers noticeably more boot space – 502 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback carries somewhat more – 500 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 572 - 754 km
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BYD Dolphin

The BYD Dolphin is a cheeky electric hatchback that blends playful styling with surprising practicality, making it a brilliant city companion for buyers who want modern tech without the showroom bravado. It’s comfy, efficient and easy to live with, and while it won’t blind you with supercar drama, it will quietly get the job done with plenty of character.

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Reviews BYD Dolphin

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Mark Kennedy
12 Apr 2026, 17:25:08

Absolute gem of a car, wonderfully smooth and powerful, along with being loaded with tech. By far the best car I've had. Would highly recommend

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John Maskell
3 Jan 2026, 07:26:24

Loving the dolphin

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Mark
9 May 2026, 14:15:42

Audi much better quality than Tesla

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Michael
7 May 2026, 12:09:31

Wonderful car very confortable and smooth driving

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
502 L
Length
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Length
4,928 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
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Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
470 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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