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BYD Dolphin vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (29,700 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Dolphin or Suzuki Ignis?

BYD Dolphin vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Suzuki Ignis

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Ignis is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the BYD Dolphin costs 29,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,083 £.

Ignis

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 considerably more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin delivers significantly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 203 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, Suzuki Ignis is clearly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 723 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Dolphin offers noticeably more boot space – 345 L compared to 267 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Dolphin carries marginally more – 410 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

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
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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Suzuki Ignis

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
345 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
410 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Suzuki
What drive types are available for the BYD Dolphin?

The BYD Dolphin is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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