Comparison between:
- 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure | |
| Series | - | ID. |
 |  | |
| Model alias | Comfort 115kW 43.2kWh | ID3 |
| Trim | Comfort | Pure |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 29,990 (DE, Sep 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Lime green Polar Night black Apricity white Ice blue | White Teal |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | White-Orange Grey-Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 157.1 in 3990 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | - | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.6 in 1970 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 67.7 in 1719 mm | - |
| Height | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 61.1 in 1552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in 2500 mm | 108.9 in 2765 mm |
| Front track | 59.0 in 1499 mm | - |
| Rear track | 58.4 in 1483 mm | - |
| Front overhang | 31.6 in 803 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 27.0 in 686 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 15 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 23.5 ° | - |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 154 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 308.0 l 10.88 ft3 0.31 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1037.0 l 36.62 ft3 1.04 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3064.43 lb 1390 kg | - |
| Front axle load limit | 1913.61 lb 868 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 1873.93 lb 850 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3787.54 lb 1718 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.267 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BYD | Volkswagen |
| Model | TZ200XSAU | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Power | 115 kW 154.2 hp 156.4 ps | 93 kW 124.7 hp 126.4 ps |
| Torque | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | VW ID.3 Pure Power - 110 kW electric motor |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 115 kW 154.2 hp 156.4 ps | 93 kW 124.7 hp 126.4 ps |
| Total system torque | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.10 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 285.8 mi / 460.0 km WLTP, CMB: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 205.1 mi / 330.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 10.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km | - |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.9 m 32.48 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent | - |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6Jx16 ET45 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R16 87V | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 45 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 48 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 43.2 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 150 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | BYD | - |
| Model | Blade Battery | - |
| Type | LFP | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2 V - 2.5 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 288 V | - |
| Weight | 683.43 lb 310 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 65 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 85 kW, 0:22 DC 85 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:00 | DC 50 kW, 0:43-0:54 AC 7.2 kW, 6:15 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Dynamic Road Sign Display (S) Front Assist (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start (S) Navigation system (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) |
| 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure |