Suzuki Ignis vs BYD Dolphin Surf – Which model is better for everyday use?

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.

Suzuki Ignis has the clearly advantage in terms of price – starting at 15600 £, while the BYD Dolphin Surf starts at 19700 £. That’s a price difference of about 4097 £.

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 performance, the BYD Dolphin Surf clearly takes the lead – with 156 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 73 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin Surf is noticeably faster – completing the sprint in 9.10 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.70 s. That makes it around 3.60 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Suzuki Ignis is slightly ahead – reaching 165 km/h, while the BYD Dolphin Surf tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is roughly 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin Surf pulls markedly stronger, offering 220 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 113 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Suzuki Ignis offers a touch more seating – 5 vs 4.

The Suzuki Ignis is slightly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1294 kg. The weight difference is around 359 kg.

In trunk capacity, the BYD Dolphin Surf takes the lead – 308 L compared to 267 L. That’s around 41 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Suzuki Ignis wins – up to 1100 L, about 63 L more than the BYD Dolphin Surf.

Payload capacity also favors the Suzuki Ignis a bit – 395 kg compared to 344 kg. The difference is roughly 51 kg.

Our verdict: The BYD Dolphin Surf wins this duel convincingly and therefore earns the title of our DriveDuel Champion!
BYD Dolphin Surf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.