BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Electric
₱1.398 Million
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Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet
1.5 LX MT
₱778,000
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BYD Dolphin vs Kia Sonet Comparison

Overview: Dolphin vs Sonet

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 94 hp 113 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 - 1497 cc
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DP ₱279,600 MA : ₱23,983 x 60 Months Get Exclusive Promos DP ₱155,600 MA : ₱13,346 x 60 Months Get Exclusive Promos

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
10 reviews
4.38/5
13 reviews
Design --
5  
Comfort --
4  
Performance --
5  
Safety --
4  
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
  • Striking inside and out

    Despite being an entry-level subcompact crossover, the Kia Sonet looks and feels premium inside and out. It has that sharp, distinct look, which is...

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    wendy Jan 13, 2026 for Kia Sonet

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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Stylish design

Feature-rich cabin

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Things we don't like

130 kmph limited top speed

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Slightly stiff ride quality

Lack of space at the rear

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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, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 94 hp 113 hp
Torque 180 Nm 144 Nm
Top Speed 130 kmph --
Driving Range 405 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1497 cc
RPM At Max Power -- 6300 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4500 RPM
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Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Gear Box Single Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 345 L --
Front Tread 1530 mm --
Rear Tread 1530 mm --
Kerb Weight 1405 kg --
Gross Weight 1780 kg 1575 kg
Length 4070 mm 4110 mm
Width 1770 mm 1790 mm
Height 1570 mm 1625 mm
Wheel Base 2700 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance 120 mm 205 mm
Turning Radius 5.25 m 5.3 m
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 45 L
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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes No
Wheel Covers No --
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch --
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 205/55 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size -- R16
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Suspension & Brakes

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

Steering

Power Steering Yes --
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Yes Tilt
Steering Type Electric Power Motor Driven Power Steering
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 No
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 No
Side Airbag-Rear No --
Knee Airbags No 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 --
Front Parking Sensors No No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes --
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes No
Front Impact Beams Yes --
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes No
Blind Spot monitor No No
Lane Departure Warning System No No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Rear Camera -- Yes
360 Camera -- No
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes No
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper No --
Rear Window Wiper Yes --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights Yes Yes
Taillight Type LED LED Bulb Bulb
Headlamps Washer No --
Removable Convertible Top No --
Side Stepper No No
Remote Trunk Opener -- No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener -- No
Fog Lights Front -- No
Roof Carrier -- No
Roof Rail -- No
Rear Spoiler -- No
Sun Roof -- No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
Tinted Glass -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes No
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Glove Box Cooling No No
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No No
Ventilated Rear Seats No --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes No
Central Console Armrest Yes --
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes --
Cup Holders-Rear Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes No
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps No No
Memory Seats No No
Head-Up Display No No
Wireless Charger No No
Air Quality Control -- No
Cruise Control -- No
Trunk Light -- No
Anti-glare Mirrors -- No
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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 No
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Seats & Upholstery

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

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes --
Digital Odometer Yes --
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 4.2 Inch 4.2 Inch
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- No

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BYD Dolphin vs Kia Sonet FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Dolphin vs Kia Sonet?

Dolphin is priced at ₱1.398 Million and Sonet is priced at ₱778,000. Hence Sonet is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Dolphin vs Kia Sonet?

The BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque and Kia Sonet has power of 113 hp with 144 Nm torque. Thus making Sonet the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Dolphin vs Sonet?

The Dolphin comes with a ground clearance of 120 mm , on the other hand the Sonet comes with a ground clearance of 205 mm , hence the Kia Sonet has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Dolphin vs Kia Sonet?

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

Sonet safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device and Engine Immobilizer

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of sefety features than Sonet, hence BYD Dolphin is more safer than Kia Sonet.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Dolphin vs Sonet?

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

Sonet comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Bottle Holder, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Vanity Mirror

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of comfort features than Sonet, hence BYD Dolphin is more comfortable than Kia Sonet.

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Which is bigger Dolphin or Sonet?

The Dolphin dimensions are 4070 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height while the Sonet dimensions are 4110 mm length, 1790 mm width, 1625 mm height. Hence, the Sonet is more longer, Sonet is more wider and Sonet is more higher.

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