BYD Dolphin vs CUPRA Born
The CUPRA Born leads on range (WLTP), fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
Hatchback
BYD DOLPHIN Comfort (60.4 kWh)
1 of 3 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · byd.com
42/100#201 of 281 · Everyday
Hatchback
CUPRA Born VZ
1 of 18 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · cupraofficial.co.uk
75/100#60 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD DolphinBYD DolphinCUPRA BornCUPRA Born
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+123 mi· 46%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+60 kW· 55%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.4 s quicker· 20%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.4 cu ft· 12%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 6%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 57%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Dolphin | CUPRA Born |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | version: (BYD7004BEV10) · name as listed in Chinese | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | version: Exclusive Edition |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Neuer CUPRA Born VZ | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Dolphin if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD DolphinCUPRA Born
Range
6096Charging
1861Performance
6079Practicality
4956
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
CUPRA BornCUPRA Born
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- CUPRA Born
- BYD Dolphin
- 265 miWLTP
- CUPRA Born
- 388 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- 123 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BYD Dolphin
- 36 min
- CUPRA Born
- 26 / 29 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- CUPRA Born
- BYD Dolphin
- 110 kW
- CUPRA Born
- 170 kW
- Ahead by
- 60 kW
Which is quicker?
CUPRA BornCUPRA Born
0–62 mph
- Leader
- CUPRA Born
- BYD Dolphin
- 7 s
- CUPRA Born
- 5.6 s
- Ahead by
- 1.4 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BYD DolphinBYD Dolphin
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BYD Dolphin
- BYD Dolphin
- CUPRA Born
- Ahead by
- £15,765
Where next
Compare with others
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 32 sources
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