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Omoda 5 vs BYD Dolphin comparison

Compare performance (224 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 29,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Omoda 5 or BYD Dolphin?

Omoda 5 vs BYD Dolphin: Key differences

Omoda 5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely more power
  • barely more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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BYD Dolphin

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Omoda 5 is moderately cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the BYD Dolphin costs 29,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,920 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 15.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Omoda 5 offers barely more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 3 km more than the BYD Dolphin.

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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 Omoda 5 offers barely more power – delivering 224 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Omoda 5 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Omoda 5 delivers only slightly more torque with 340 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Omoda 5 is very slightly lighter – 1,621 kg compared to 1,658 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Omoda 5 offers marginally more boot space – 350 L compared to 345 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Omoda 5 carries visibly more – 536 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Omoda 5 is far ahead overall 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.

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Omoda 5

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 224 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 km
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Reviews Omoda 5

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Pablo
8 May 2026, 07:59:00

Fantastic. It would be great to have a bit more battery capacity and a higher DC charging speed.

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maurizio
22 Nov 2025, 17:34:12

Depending on your needs: better for safety, comfort, boot space, trim and performance — downside: higher fuel consumption.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 31,600 £
Price
29,700 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
427 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,621 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,658 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
345 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,824 - 1,830 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
431 - 536 kg
Payload
410 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 224 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
295 - 340 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 165 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Omoda
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Omoda 5?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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