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BYD Dolphin vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Peugeot 308 SW?

BYD Dolphin vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly 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:

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 Peugeot 308 SW costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 SW is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the BYD Dolphin. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 SW offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 17 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 BYD Dolphin offers very slightly 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 somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin delivers only slightly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 10 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, Peugeot 308 SW is slightly lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 SW carries somewhat more – 508 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW comes out clearly ahead 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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308 SW

Peugeot 308 SW

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 444 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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Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 134 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
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
417 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, 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
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Peugeot
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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