BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Electric
₱1.398 Million
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Honda HR-V
Honda HR-V
S CVT Honda Sensing
₱1.389 Million
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BYD Dolphin vs Honda HR-V Comparison

Overview: Dolphin vs Honda HR-V

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 94 hp 119 hp
Driving Range 405 km -
Battery Capacity 44.9 kWh -
AC Charging (0-100%) In 8 Hours -
DC Charging (30-80%) In 28 Minutes -
Engine Displacement - 1498 cc
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
10 reviews
4.18/5
45 reviews
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4  
Comfort --
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User Review Comparison
  • An excellent runaround, small electric car

    Off the line, the BYD Dolphin is very quick, which helps in city traffic. This vehicle’s electric instant torque means on the highway, overtaking...

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    Maria Jun 02, 2025 for BYD Dolphin
  • Every day usability and build quality are cheap

    The Honda HR-V is by far the most poorly equipped and the cheapest vehicle produced by Honda. It has disappointed me from the first day itself. From...

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    Samu Nov 26, 2025 for Honda HR-V

From The Experts

Things we like

400 km driving range

All-new E-Platform 3.0

Long list of safety features

30 mins DC fast charging

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Stunning looks 

Quality-built cabin

Honda Sensing advanced safety tech

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Things we don't like

130 kmph limited top speed

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Only 4 airbags 

Less headroom at the rear

No hybrid engine on offer

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Engine Details

Battery Type Blade Battery LFP --
Battery Capacity 44.9 kWh --
Regenerative Braking Yes --
AC Charging (0-100%) In 8 Hours --
DC Charging (30-80%) In 28 Minutes --
Estimated Fast Charging Time (30-80%) In 28 Minutes --
Estimated Regular Charging Time 8 Hours --
Motor Type AC Permanent Magnet Synchronous --
Emission 0 g/km --
Battery Warranty 8 Years or 160000 km --
Engine -- 1.5L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System -- PGMFI
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Compression Ratio -- 10.6:1
Emission Norm Compliance -- Euro 4
Bore X Stroke -- 73 x 89.5
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 94 hp 119 hp
Torque 180 Nm 145 Nm
Top Speed 130 kmph --
Driving Range 405 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1498 cc
RPM At Max Power -- 6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 1700-4500 RPM
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Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Gear Box Single Speed Variable Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 345 L --
Front Tread 1530 mm 1545 mm
Rear Tread 1530 mm 1553 mm
Kerb Weight 1405 kg 1262 kg
Gross Weight 1780 kg --
Length 4070 mm 4330 mm
Width 1770 mm 1790 mm
Height 1570 mm 1590 mm
Wheel Base 2700 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance 120 mm 196 mm
Turning Radius 5.25 m 5.5 m
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 40 L
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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 215/60 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size -- R17
Spare Tyre Size -- 17 Inch
Spare Tyre Material -- Alloy
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Axle Type

Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Yes Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Safety & Security

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear No --
Knee Airbags No --
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes --
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Park Assist No --
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes --
Blind Spot monitor No --
Lane Departure Warning System No Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Rear Camera -- Yes
Downhill Assist Control -- Yes
Advance Safety Feature -- Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keep Assist, Road Departure Mitigation Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keep Assist, Road Departure Mitigation
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No No
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights Yes LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED --
Headlamps Washer No --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Rear Window Washer -- Yes
Fog Lights Front -- Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No --
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes --
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps No --
Memory Seats No --
Head-Up Display No --
Wireless Charger No --
Drive Mode -- Eco, Normal Eco, Normal
Cruise Control -- Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.8 Inch 12.8 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto No Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 6 6 6 6
Navigation System Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes --
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Heated Seats - Front No --
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes No
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather --
Fabric Upholstery -- Yes
Leather Seats -- No
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes

Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- Yes

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BYD Dolphin vs Honda HR-V FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Dolphin vs Honda HR-V?

Dolphin is priced at ₱1.398 Million and HR-V is priced at ₱1.389 Million. Hence HR-V is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Dolphin vs Honda HR-V?

The BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque and Honda HR-V has power of 119 hp with 145 Nm torque. Thus making HR-V the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Dolphin vs HR-V?

The Dolphin comes with a ground clearance of 120 mm , on the other hand the HR-V comes with a ground clearance of 196 mm , hence the Honda HR-V has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Dolphin vs Honda HR-V?

Dolphin safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

HR-V safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Lane Departure Warning System, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of sefety features than HR-V, hence BYD Dolphin is more safer than Honda HR-V.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Dolphin vs HR-V?

Dolphin comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp and Vanity Mirror

HR-V comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light and Automatic Headlamps

The Honda HR-V has higher number of comfort features than Dolphin, hence Honda HR-V is more comfortable than BYD Dolphin.

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Which is bigger Dolphin or HR-V?

The Dolphin dimensions are 4070 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height while the HR-V dimensions are 4330 mm length, 1790 mm width, 1590 mm height. Hence, the HR-V is more longer, HR-V is more wider and HR-V is more higher.

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