BYD Dolphin vs Toyota Aygo – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

Toyota Aygo has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15500 £, while the BYD Dolphin costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 14186 £.

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 has a decisively edge – offering 204 HP compared to 72 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Toyota Aygo takes 15.50 s. That’s about 8.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Dolphin performs minimal better – reaching 160 km/h, while the Toyota Aygo tops out at 158 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin pulls decisively stronger with 310 Nm compared to 93 Nm. That’s about 217 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BYD Dolphin offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Toyota Aygo is decisively lighter – 1015 kg compared to 1658 kg. The difference is around 643 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Dolphin offers distinct more room – 345 L compared to 231 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BYD Dolphin performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1310 L, which is about 481 L more than the Toyota Aygo.

When it comes to payload, BYD Dolphin somewhat takes the win – 410 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

All in all, the BYD Dolphin shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.