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BYD Dolphin vs Omoda 5 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Omoda 5?

BYD Dolphin vs Omoda 5: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

3.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

Omoda 5

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Omoda 5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the BYD Dolphin costs 29,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,549 £.

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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.

Both models deliver identical power – 204 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Omoda 5 takes 7.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Omoda 5 is visibly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the BYD Dolphin tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin delivers very slightly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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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.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Dolphin offers significantly more boot space – 345 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Dolphin offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,310 L, about 235 L more than the Omoda 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Dolphin 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.

from £29,700
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BYD Dolphin

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 427 km
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Reviews BYD Dolphin

3.7 (3 Reviews)
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John Maskell
3 Jan 2026, 07:26:24

Loving the dolphin

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maurizio
22 Nov 2025, 17:34:12

Depending on your needs: better for safety, comfort, boot space, trim and performance — downside: higher fuel consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
23,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,290 mm
Length
4,424 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,570 mm
Height
1,588 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,310 L
Max trunk capacity
1,075 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
220 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
145 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
BYD
Brand
Omoda
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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