BYD Dolphin I or Ford Focus Mk4?

2023–present vs 2018–2025 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Dolphin I 4,290 mm, Focus Mk4 4,668 mm — a 38 cm difference.
Boot: Dolphin I 345 l, Focus Mk4 608 l.
Power: Dolphin I 70–150 kW, Focus Mk4 70–206 kW.
Standard equipment: Dolphin I 32 items (Active), Focus Mk4 34 items (Trend).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Ford Focus Mk42018–2025 · 10 engines · Trend, Titanium, ST-Line, Cool & ConnectSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BYD Dolphin I2023–presentno listings	Ford Focus Mk42018–2025no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,290 mm	Length4,378 mm–4,668 mm
Width	Width1,770 mm	Width1,825 mm–1,844 mm
Height	Height1,570 mm	Height1,454 mm–1,481 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume345 l	Trunk volume341 l–608 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,506 kg–1,658 kg	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,508 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tanknot specified	Fuel tank47 l–52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2023–present	Production years2018–2025
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines10
Power	Power70–150 kW (95–204 hp)	Power70–206 kW (95–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)not specified	Displacement (l)1.0–2.3
Fuel	FuelElectric	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumptionnot specified	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.5 EcoBlue 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 60.4 kWh 204	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · ST 2.3 EcoBoost
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Trend
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Active	Items in the base trim34 · Trend
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Boost	Items in the top trim39 · Titanium
Equipment · Comfort12 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
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—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
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 · Interior0 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 5
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 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
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-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BYD Dolphin I or Ford Focus Mk4?

Length: Ford Focus Mk4 4,668 mm, BYD Dolphin I 4,290 mm (a 378 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 608 vs 345 l.

Which is more powerful — BYD Dolphin I or Ford Focus Mk4?

The strongest BYD Dolphin I makes 150 kW (204 hp) (60.4 kWh 204); the strongest Ford Focus Mk4 206 kW (280 hp) (ST 2.3 EcoBoost).

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