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BYD Dolphin vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or CUPRA Formentor?

BYD Dolphin vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly 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

Dolphin

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Dolphin is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,060 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Dolphin offers substantially more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 301 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

Formentor

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the BYD Dolphin takes 7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers visibly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 170 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, CUPRA Formentor is moderately lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 224 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers markedly more boot space – 450 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries markedly more – 526 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is far ahead overall 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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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 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

4 (4 Reviews)
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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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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
CUPRA
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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