BYD Dolphin I or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

2023–present vs 2019–present · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Dolphin I 4,290 mm, Golf VIII 4,633 mm — a 34 cm difference.
Boot: Dolphin I 345 l, Golf VIII 611 l.
Power: Dolphin I 70–150 kW, Golf VIII 81–235 kW.
Standard equipment: Dolphin I 32 items (Active), Golf VIII 35 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–present · 11 engines · Life, Style, R-Line, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BYD Dolphin I2023–presentno listings	Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,290 mm	Length4,284 mm–4,633 mm
Width	Width1,770 mm	Width1,789 mm
Height	Height1,570 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,478 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,627 mm–2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume345 l	Trunk volume273 l–611 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,506 kg–1,658 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,613 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tanknot specified	Fuel tank40 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2023–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines11
Power	Power70–150 kW (95–204 hp)	Power81–235 kW (110–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)not specified	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelElectric	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumptionnot specified	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 60.4 kWh 204	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TSI R
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Active	Items in the base trim35 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Boost	Items in the top trim38 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort12 · 9
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✓
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 · 3
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 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 · Safety11 · 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)✓
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
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 Volkswagen Golf VIII?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VIII 4,633 mm, BYD Dolphin I 4,290 mm (a 343 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 611 vs 345 l.

Which is more powerful — BYD Dolphin I or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The strongest BYD Dolphin I makes 150 kW (204 hp) (60.4 kWh 204); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VIII 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R).

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