BYD Dolphin vs Volkswagen ID.5
The BYD Dolphin leads on range (WLTP) and 0–62 mph. The Volkswagen ID.5 leads on 10–80% charge.
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
SUV
Pure Match 52kWh
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · volkswagen.co.uk
42/100#205 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD DolphinBYD DolphinID.5Volkswagen ID.5
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+38 mi· 17%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row11 min faster· 31%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+35 kW· 32%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.9 s quicker· 21%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.2 cu ft· 59%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 1%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Dolphin | Volkswagen ID.5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | ||
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Dolphin if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD DolphinVolkswagen ID.5
Range
6037Charging
1829Performance
6034Practicality
4978
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BYD DolphinBYD Dolphin
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- BYD Dolphin
- BYD Dolphin
- 265 miWLTP
- Volkswagen ID.5
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 38 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID.5ID.5
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.5
- BYD Dolphin
- 36 min
- Volkswagen ID.5
- Ahead by
- 11 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID.5
- BYD Dolphin
- 110 kW
- Volkswagen ID.5
- Ahead by
- 35 kW
Which is quicker?
BYD DolphinBYD Dolphin
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BYD Dolphin
- BYD Dolphin
- 7 s
- Volkswagen ID.5
- Ahead by
- 1.9 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BYD DolphinBYD Dolphin
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BYD Dolphin
- BYD Dolphin
- Volkswagen ID.5
- Ahead by
- £10,860
Where next
- Volkswagen ID.5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BYD Dolphin vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 18 sources
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