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BYD Dolphin vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Renault Clio?

BYD Dolphin vs Renault Clio: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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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 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.

Renault Clio is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BYD Dolphin costs 29,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,634 £.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin delivers noticeably more torque with 310 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 120 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, Renault Clio is noticeably lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Dolphin offers very slightly more boot space – 345 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Clio carries moderately more – 463 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Dolphin is decisively 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.

from £29,700
Dolphin

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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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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Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a smartly styled and practical compact hatch that feels at home in city traffic while offering a surprisingly refined ride. It pairs user-friendly tech and a comfortable interior with a reputation for being economical and easy to live with.

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4.7 (1 Reviews)
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technoman
31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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BYD Dolphin
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

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

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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