Audi A3 8Y or BYD Dolphin I?

2020–present vs 2023–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: A3 8Y 4,495 mm, Dolphin I 4,290 mm — a 21 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8Y 425 l, Dolphin I 345 l.
Power: A3 8Y 81–180 kW, Dolphin I 70–150 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8Y 30 items (Basis), Dolphin I 32 items (Active).
On Autodrom: A3 8Y from €27,000 (1 listing); no Dolphin I is listed right now.

Audi A3 8Y2020–present · 14 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €27,000 →

BYD Dolphin I2023–present · 3 engines · Active, Boost, Comfort, DesignSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €27,000	BYD Dolphin I2023–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,343 mm–4,495 mm	Length4,290 mm
Width	Width1,816 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,449 mm	Height1,570 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–425 l	Trunk volume345 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,506 kg–1,658 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tanknot specified
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2023–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines3
Power	Power81–180 kW (110–245 hp)	Power70–150 kW (95–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)not specified
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelElectric
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 40 TFSI e	Lowest consumptionnot specified
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 45 TFSI e	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 60.4 kWh 204
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed160 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim32 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Advanced	Items in the top trim33 · Boost
Equipment · Comfort7 · 12
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 0
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€27,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8Y or BYD Dolphin I?

Length: Audi A3 8Y 4,495 mm, BYD Dolphin I 4,290 mm (a 205 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,636 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 425 vs 345 l.

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8Y or BYD Dolphin I?

The strongest Audi A3 8Y makes 180 kW (245 hp) (45 TFSI e); the strongest BYD Dolphin I 150 kW (204 hp) (60.4 kWh 204).

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