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BYD Dolphin vs Lynk & Co 02 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 30,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Lynk & Co 02?

BYD Dolphin vs Lynk & Co 02: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Lynk & Co 02

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Dolphin is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the Lynk & Co 02 costs 30,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,161 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Dolphin is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 17.1 kWh/100km for the Lynk & Co 02. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lynk & Co 02 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 18 km more than the BYD Dolphin.

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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 Lynk & Co 02 offers noticeably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 02 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the BYD Dolphin takes 7 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 02 delivers very slightly more torque with 323 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 13 Nm more.

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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, BYD Dolphin is slightly lighter – 1,658 kg compared to 1,895 kg. The difference is around 237 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 02 offers slightly more boot space – 410 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Dolphin carries marginally more – 410 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 02 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Lynk & Co 02

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 445 km
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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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Lynk & Co 02

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
30,900 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
435 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
-
Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,573 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,349 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
375 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
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
323 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
200 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
Lynk & Co
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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