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BYD Dolphin vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

BYD Dolphin vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly 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 marginally cheaper – starting at 29,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 300 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the BYD Dolphin. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers marginally more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 18 km more than the BYD Dolphin.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 BYD Dolphin offers very slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries moderately more – 502 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
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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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Karl erik nilsson
18 Apr 2026, 22:29:44

Handsome and great value — no unnecessary luxury. Comfortable on the road and in the seats. A lot of car for the money; a vehicle you can trust.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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