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Audi RS 3 vs BYD Dolphin
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2026 Audi RS 3 - Base
2.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4
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2025 BYD Dolphin - Essential
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Essential
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
Not available
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Power and torque
294kW / 500Nm
Power and torque
70kW / 180Nm
663km
Not available
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
6 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Illuminated entry system
Logo projection: yes
Illuminated entry system
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Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
—
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
—
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Voice activating system
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Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 10 GB
Internal Memory /HD
—
Navigational systems
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.1 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Includes EV intelligent route planning: yes
Information type: 3D, Voice
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 12.8 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 24
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Vehicle start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes walk away locking: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
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USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
12v power outlet
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12v power outlet
Location front: yes
360 view camera
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360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
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Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: 24
Remote battery management
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Remote battery management
Includes battery status checking: yes
Includes charge completion alert: yes
Number of months subscription included: 24
Remote HVAC control
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Remote HVAC control
Includes cooling: yes
Includes heating: yes
Includes internet: yes
Includes phone: yes
Includes timer: yes
Number of months subscription included: Unlimited
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
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Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 191 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 0 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 0 g/km
Engine
Cc: 2,480 cc
Liters: 2.5 L
Number of cylinders: 5
Engine
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Energy recuperation
—
Energy recuperation
Level selection: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Fuel
Fuel type: Electric
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 55 L
Tanks
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Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 10.1 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 12.8 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 5 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 8.3 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 663 km
Combined: 12 km/L
Fuel consumption
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Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.8 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Max speed on electric power only: 160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 400 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 294 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 500 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,600 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,250 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 95 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 95 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 70 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 70 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 180 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 180 Nm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 0 rpm
Power consumption
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Power consumption
Combined: 0.1 km/kWh
Combined: 15.2 kWh/100km
Combined: 0.3 kWh/km
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.2 mi/kWh
Combined: 152 Wh/km
WLTP electric range
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WLTP electric range
Test type BEV Pure electric range: yes
Combined km: 340 km
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Transmission code: BYDNT18
Transmission description: Automatic
Number of speeds: 1
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
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Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered, Suede
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Responsive suspension
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Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Type: Torsion Beam
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 93
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 265 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 89
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 195 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 89
Tire profile: 60
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 195 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 9 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB-evo
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: e-Platform 3.0
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
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Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,104 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 282 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,310 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 345 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,592 mm
Overall height: 1,436 mm
Overall length: 4,389 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,984 mm
Overall width: 1,851 mm
Rear track: 1,524 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 12,000 mm
Wheelbase: 2,631 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,500 mm
Front track: 1,530 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 130 mm
Overall height: 1,570 mm
Overall length: 4,290 mm
Overall width: 1,770 mm
Rear track: 1,530 mm
Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,028 mm
Headroom rear: 955 mm
Hip room front: 1,392 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,459 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,425 mm
Internal dimensions
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Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Paint
Type pearl: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Two-tone: yes
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Roof
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Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,075 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,640 kg
Tare weight: 1,606.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 1,916 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,506 kg
Tare weight: 1,506 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 680 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
3D enhancement: yes
Number of: 15
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Interior Trim
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Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 8
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Object avoidance: yes
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Includes oncoming collision avoidance: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 4 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 86
ANCAP child occupant score: 80
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 76
ANCAP safety assist score: 75
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: 30 TFSI LHD
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 89
ANCAP child occupant score: 86
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 85
ANCAP safety assist score: 77
ANCAP date tested: 1 Oct 2023
ANCAP rating year: 2023
ANCAP version tested: Dolphin LHD
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
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Front cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
—
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 3
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 2
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Heat pump: yes
Ion filtering: yes
Touch screen controls: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
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Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 20,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
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Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 72 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
State of charge threshold %: 70%
Battery - Total
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Battery - Total
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: 160,000 km
Duration (months): 96 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): 150000
Distance (miles): 93206
Duration (months): 96
Hybrid and electric systems
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Charging information
Scenario mode 2: yes
Amps (A): 10 Ah
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 2.2 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 220 V
Scenario mode 3: yes
Amps (A): 10 Ah
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 0%-100%: 7.06 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 3.7kW 0%-100%: 13.43 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 7.4kW 0%-100%: 7.06 h
Duration (hours): 6.41 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 7 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 7 kW
State of charge ends at: 100%
State of charge starts at: 0%
Voltage: 220 V
Scenario mode 4: yes
Calc duration (hrs) max supplied 10%-80%: 0.71 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 100kW 10%-80%: 0.71 h
Calculated duration (hrs) 50kW 10%-80%: 0.85 h
Duration (hours): 0.48 h
Max kW supplied to vehicle: 60 kW
Quoted kW supplied to vehicle: 60 kW
State of charge ends at: 80%
State of charge starts at: 30%
Electric driven wheels
Electric driven wheels: Front
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 180 Nm
Motor location: Front
Power output motor hp/PS: 95.2 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 70 kW
Electric Power source
Actively heated/cooled battery: yes
Battery supplier: BYD
Battery type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery voltage: 333 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 44.96 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
Onboard charger: 7 kW
Range: 410 km
V2L charging
Maximum outlet power: 3.3 kW
Number of outlets: 1
Total power: 3.3 kW
Charging connector
Type CCS (Combo): yes
Charging socket DC 1: yes
Type Type 2 (Mennekes): yes
Charging socket AC 1: yes
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