Comparison between:
- 2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 166 kW
- 2025 BYD Dolphin 150 kW
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 166 kW | 2025 BYD Dolphin 150 kW | |
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| Trim | 166 kW | 150 kW |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 39,000 (DE, May 2026) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Tornado Red Candy White Oyster Silver Celestial Blue Magnetic Grey Grenadilla Black | Cream White Skiing White Time Grey Obsidian Black |
| Interior colors | Black with Red | Black Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 161.3 in 4096 mm | 168.9 in 4290 mm |
| Width | 71.5 in 1816 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.2 in 2012 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Height | 59.6 in 1513 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.3 in 2599 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | - | 60.2 in 1530 mm |
| Rear track | - | 60.2 in 1530 mm |
| Front overhang | 30.7 in 780 mm | 32.7 in 830 mm |
| Rear overhang | 28.2 in 717 mm | 29.9 in 760 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 16 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 23 ° |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in 951 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 22.2 in 564 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 24.3 in 616 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 441.0 l 15.57 ft3 0.44 m3 | 364.0 l 12.85 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1240.0 l 43.79 ft3 1.24 m3 | 1329.0 l 46.93 ft3 1.33 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3395.12 lb 1540 kg | 3655.26 lb 1658 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2290.6 lb 1039 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 2403.04 lb 1090 kg |
| Roof load | - | 154.32 lb 70 kg |
| Payload | - | 959.01 lb 435 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4559.16 lb 2068 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 2645.55 lb 1200 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.301 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Components | BYD |
| Model | APP290 | TZ200XSQ |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 166 kW 222.6 hp 225.7 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 15000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Individual GTI | - |
| Additional information | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | - | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 108.7 mph 175.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.80 s | 7.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 263.5 mi / 424.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 347.3 mi / 559.0 km WLTP, CMB: 265.3 mi / 427.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.4 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 12.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.9 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 | - | 10.5 m 34.45 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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) DCC Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) DCC Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
| Additional information | Sporty spring damper tuning | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 23 mm |
| Rear brakes | - | Discs |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.5 in 12 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 205/50R17 93V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 52 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 55 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 60.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | BYD |
| Model | - | Blade Battery |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 403.2 V |
| Weight | - | 925.94 lb 420 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Additional information | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
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 105 kW | AC 11 kW DC 110 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 105 kW, 0:24 | DC 110 kW, 0:26 DC 110 kW, 0:36 AC 11 kW, 6:12 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MEB+ platform | - |
| 2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 166 kW | 2025 BYD Dolphin 150 kW |