BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
Electric
₱1.398 Million
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MG 5
MG 5
1.5L MT Core
₱698,888
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BYD Dolphin vs MG 5 Comparison

Overview: Dolphin vs MG 5

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 94 hp 112 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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Best Loan Offers

DP ₱279,600 MA : ₱23,983 x 60 Months Get Exclusive Promos DP ₱139,800 MA : ₱11,989 x 60 Months Get Exclusive Promos

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
10 reviews
4.31/5
26 reviews
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Comfort --
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Performance --
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Safety --
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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
  • Offers the practicality of an estate car

    The MG5 has been one of the best purchases of my life. The range has exceeded what the manufacturer has stated. It is practical and very comfortable....

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    G
    Gerald Sep 15, 2025 for MG 5

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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Comfortable ride quality

Spacious cabin

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Things we don't like

130 kmph limited top speed

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Engine feels underpowered at lower RPMs

CVT feels lethargic while high-speed overtakes 

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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
Emission Norm Compliance -- Euro 5
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Gasoline
Power 94 hp 112 hp
Torque 180 Nm 150 Nm
Top Speed 130 kmph --
Driving Range 405 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1498 cc
RPM At Max Power -- 6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4500 RPM
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Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Gear Box Single Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD --

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 345 L 512 L
Front Tread 1530 mm --
Rear Tread 1530 mm --
Kerb Weight 1405 kg 1185 kg
Gross Weight 1780 kg --
Length 4070 mm 4601 mm
Width 1770 mm 1818 mm
Height 1570 mm 1489 mm
Wheel Base 2700 mm 2680 mm
Ground Clearance 120 mm 118 mm
Turning Radius 5.25 m --
No Of Doors 5 4
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 Yes
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 15 Inch
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 195/65 R15
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size -- R15
Spare Tyre Size -- 195/65 R15
Spare Tyre Material -- Steel
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Suspension & Brakes

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

Steering

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

Safety & Security

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes 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 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 --
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes --
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes No
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
Downhill Assist Control -- No
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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 --
Rear Window Wiper Yes No
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights Yes LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer No No
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Rear Window Washer -- No
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Sun Roof -- No
Moon Roof -- No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes No
Rear A/C Vents Yes --
Glove Box Cooling No No
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No No
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes No
Central Console Armrest Yes --
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes --
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Follow Me Home Headlamps No No
Memory Seats No No
Head-Up Display No No
Wireless Charger No No
Cruise Control -- No
Adaptive Cruise Control -- No
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 4 4
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 No
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Fabric Fabric
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
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

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BYD Dolphin vs MG 5 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BYD Dolphin vs MG 5?

Dolphin is priced at ₱1.398 Million and 5 is priced at ₱698,888. Hence 5 is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between BYD Dolphin vs MG 5?

The BYD Dolphin has power of 94 hp with 180 Nm torque and MG 5 has power of 112 hp with 150 Nm torque. Thus making 5 the more powerful as compared to Dolphin.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Dolphin vs 5?

The Dolphin comes with a ground clearance of 120 mm , on the other hand the 5 comes with a ground clearance of 118 mm , hence the BYD Dolphin has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Dolphin vs MG 5?

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

5 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, 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 5, hence BYD Dolphin is more safer than MG 5.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Dolphin vs 5?

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

5 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Automatic Headlamps

The BYD Dolphin has higher number of comfort features than 5, hence BYD Dolphin is more comfortable than MG 5.

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Which is bigger Dolphin or 5?

The Dolphin dimensions are 4070 mm length, 1770 mm width, 1570 mm height while the 5 dimensions are 4601 mm length, 1818 mm width, 1489 mm height. Hence, the 5 is more longer, 5 is more wider and Dolphin is more higher.

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