Fiat Grande Panda vs BYD Dolphin Surf – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Fiat Grande Panda has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the BYD Dolphin Surf costs 19700 £. That’s a price difference of around 3428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Dolphin Surf: with 15.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Fiat Grande Panda with 16.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for range, the BYD Dolphin Surf performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 322 km, about 2 km more than the Fiat Grande Panda.

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 Surf has a noticeable edge – offering 156 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin Surf is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 9.10 s, while the Fiat Grande Panda takes 10 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Fiat Grande Panda performs slight better – reaching 160 km/h, while the BYD Dolphin Surf tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin Surf pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 220 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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

Seats: Fiat Grande Panda offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the BYD Dolphin Surf is minimal lighter – 1294 kg compared to 1295 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Fiat Grande Panda offers distinct more room – 412 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Fiat Grande Panda performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1366 L, which is about 329 L more than the BYD Dolphin Surf.

When it comes to payload, Fiat Grande Panda clearly perceptible takes the win – 453 kg compared to 344 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

All in all, the Fiat Grande Panda shows itself to be edges ahead 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.