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BYD Dolphin vs Peugeot 308 comparison
Compare performance (204 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Peugeot 308?
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Peugeot 308 is barely cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the BYD Dolphin costs 29,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 454 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is barely 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 Peugeot 308 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 23 km more than the BYD Dolphin.
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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 marginally more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Peugeot 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is noticeably faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the BYD Dolphin tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin delivers marginally more torque with 310 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 10 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.
In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is a bit lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers somewhat more boot space – 412 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,323 L, about 13 L more than the BYD Dolphin.
When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries a bit more – 503 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Peugeot 308 is clearly superior 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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Peugeot 308
BYD Dolphin
Peugeot 308
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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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Peugeot 308
The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.
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BYD Dolphin
Peugeot 308
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
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Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
427 km
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,658 kg
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Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 L
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Length
4,290 mm
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Length
4,367 mm
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Width
1,770 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Height
1,570 mm
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Height
1,438 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,310 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
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Payload
410 kg
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 HP
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
160 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Torque
310 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
150 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Peugeot
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