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Fiat 500 vs BYD Dolphin Surf comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or BYD Dolphin Surf?

Fiat 500 vs BYD Dolphin Surf: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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BYD Dolphin Surf

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is a bit cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BYD Dolphin Surf costs 19,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is slightly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Dolphin Surf. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 9 km more than the BYD Dolphin Surf.

Dolphin Surf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Dolphin Surf offers noticeably more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the BYD Dolphin Surf takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 220 Nm.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is a bit lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,294 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Dolphin Surf offers clearly more boot space – 308 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Dolphin Surf carries barely more – 344 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Dolphin Surf 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.

from £19,700
Dolphin Surf

BYD Dolphin Surf

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 88 - 156 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 220 - 322 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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BYD Dolphin Surf

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BYD Dolphin Surf

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
19,700 - 26,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
220 - 322 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
344 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
88 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
175 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
65 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
BYD
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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