BMW 1 Series vs BYD Dolphin

    Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

    2025 BMW 1 Series

    2025 BMW 1 Series

    2.0 L, 7-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4

    From $82,500

    excl. on-roads

    Base auto-selected
    Change variant
    2025 BYD Dolphin - Essential

    2025 BYD Dolphin - Essential

    Automatic, Hatchback, Electric, FWD

    From $29,990

    excl. on-roads

    Base auto-selected
    Change variant
    Add a vehicle

    Overview

    Variant

    Variant

    Essential

    Body type

    Hatchback

    Body type

    Hatchback

    Engine size

    2.0 L

    Engine size

    Drive type

    4x4

    Drive type

    Front

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    7.5 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    Power and torque

    233kW / 400Nm

    Power and torque

    70kW / 180Nm

    653km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    6 year

    Doors

    5

    Doors

    5

    Seats

    5

    Seats

    5

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Electric

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Specifications

    Engine size

    2.0 L

    Engine size

    Cylinders

    4cyl

    Cylinders

    653km

    Power

    233kW at 5750 rpm

    Power

    70kW

    Torque

    400Nm at 2000 rpm

    Torque

    180Nm at 0 rpm

    Engine configuration

    In-Line

    Engine configuration

    Fuel injection

    Petrol Direct Injection

    Fuel injection

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    4.9 s

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    12.3 s

    Drive type

    4x4

    Drive type

    Front

    Transmission

    7 SP Automatic

    Transmission

    1 SP Automatic

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Electric

    Fuel octane

    98

    Fuel octane

    Fuel tank capacity

    49 L

    Fuel tank capacity

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    7.5 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    Urban efficiency

    Urban efficiency

    Highway efficiency

    Highway efficiency

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    171g / km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    6 year

    Roadside assist

    3 year / Unlimited km

    Roadside assist

    12 month / Unlimited km

    Service interval

    Service interval

    12 month / 20,000 km

    Length

    4361 mm

    Length

    4290 mm

    Height

    1459 mm

    Height

    1570 mm

    Width

    1800 mm

    Width

    1770 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    156 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    130 mm

    Front track

    1562 mm

    Front track

    1530 mm

    Rear track

    1562 mm

    Rear track

    1530 mm

    Wheelbase

    2670 mm

    Wheelbase

    2700 mm

    Boot space

    380 L

    Boot space

    345 L

    Kerb weight

    3527 kg

    Kerb weight

    3320 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    2100 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    1916 kg

    Tare weight

    1571 kg

    Tare weight

    1506 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    Braked towing capacity

    Unbraked towing capacity

    750 kg

    Unbraked towing capacity

    Front tyres

    235/35 R19 91Y

    Front tyres

    195/60 R16 89H

    Front rims

    8.0x19

    Front rims

    6.5x16

    Rear tyres

    235/35 R19 91Y

    Rear tyres

    195/60 R16 89H

    Rear rims

    8.0x19

    Rear rims

    6.5x16

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Number of airbags

    6

    Number of airbags

    8

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor steering vibration and active without turn signal

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, buzzer and Blind Spot Detection

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Active lane control

    Active lane control

    yes

    Traffic sign recognition

    Standard

    Traffic sign recognition

    Standard

    Security alarm

    Security alarm

    Alarm

    Battery type

    Battery type

    Lithium Iron Phosphate

    Battery capacity

    Battery capacity

    44.96 kWh

    Electric range

    Electric range

    Power consumption

    Not Available

    Power consumption

    Standard

    Plug type (standard)

    Plug type (standard)

    Type 2 (Mennekes)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Peak charge rate

    Peak charge rate

    60

    Charging time (EV wall)

    Charging time (EV wall)

    7

    Charging time (fast charging)

    Charging time (fast charging)

    0.48

    Four wheel drive type

    Full-Time

    Four wheel drive type

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Approach angle

    Approach angle

    Departure angle

    Departure angle

    Breakover angle

    Breakover angle

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Features

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Wireless charging

    Standard

    Wireless charging

    Not Available

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    360° camera

    Standard

    360° camera

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Not Available

    Number of speakers

    16

    Number of speakers

    6

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (front)

    1

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    no

    Display screen size

    10.70 ”

    Display screen size

    12.80 ”

    Seat material

    Synthetic Leather

    Seat material

    Synthetic Leather

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (front)

    no

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    yes

    Heated steering wheel

    no

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning zones

    2

    Air conditioning zones

    2

    Sunroof

    Standard

    Sunroof

    Not Available

    Related News and Reviews