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BYD Dolphin vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Hyundai Tucson?

BYD Dolphin vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • barely lighter
  • significantly 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.

Hyundai Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the BYD Dolphin costs 29,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,794 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Dolphin offers substantially more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 357 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

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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 Hyundai Tucson offers noticeably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers slightly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 69 Nm more.

Dolphin

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is barely lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers significantly more boot space – 620 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries visibly more – 545 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson holds a slight edge 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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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 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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Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
62 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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