Comparison between:
- 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
- 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Active
- 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo 85 kW
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Boost | 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Active | 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo 85 kW | |
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| Model alias | Boost 65kW 43.2kWh | Active 65kW 30kWh | - |
| Trim | Boost | Active | 85 kW |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Lime green Polar Night black Apricity white Ice blue | Lime green Polar Night black Apricity white Ice blue | Python Yellow Candy White Tornado Red Grenadil Black Magnetic Tech Dolomit Silver Celestial Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 157.1 in 3990 mm | 157.1 in 3990 mm | 159.6 in 4053 mm |
| Width | - | - | 71.5 in 1816 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.6 in 1970 mm | 77.6 in 1970 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 67.7 in 1719 mm | 67.7 in 1719 mm | - |
| Height | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.2 in 1581 mm | 60.2 in 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in 2500 mm | 98.4 in 2500 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 59.0 in 1499 mm | 59.0 in 1499 mm | - |
| Rear track | 58.4 in 1483 mm | 58.4 in 1483 mm | - |
| Front overhang | 31.6 in 803 mm | 31.6 in 803 mm | 29.5 in 750 mm |
| Rear overhang | 27.0 in 686 mm | 27.0 in 686 mm | 27.7 in 703 mm |
| Approach angle | 15 ° | 14.7 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 23.5 ° | 23 ° | - |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 154 mm | 5.9 in 151 mm | - |
| Front headroom | - | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | - | 37.5 in 952 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 22.8 in 579 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 24.5 in 622 mm |
| Trunk volume | 308.0 l 10.88 ft3 0.31 m3 | 308.0 l 10.88 ft3 0.31 m3 | 441.0 l 15.57 ft3 0.44 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1037.0 l 36.62 ft3 1.04 m3 | 1037.0 l 36.62 ft3 1.04 m3 | 1249.0 l 44.11 ft3 1.25 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3020.33 lb 1370 kg | 2852.78 lb 1294 kg | 3456.85 lb 1568 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 1867.32 lb 847 kg | 1774.72 lb 805 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 1876.13 lb 851 kg | 1801.18 lb 817 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3456.85 lb 1568 kg | 3280.48 lb 1488 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | - | 0.264 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BYD | BYD | Volkswagen Group Components |
| Model | TZ180XSX | TZ180XSX | APP290 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps | 65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps |
| Torque | 175 Nm 17.8 kgm 129.1 ft-lb | 175 Nm 17.8 kgm 129.1 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps | 65 kW 87.2 hp 88.4 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 175 Nm 17.8 kgm 129.1 ft-lb | 175 Nm 17.8 kgm 129.1 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.10 s | 11.10 s | 11.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km WLTP, CMB: 200.1 mi / 322.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 217.5 mi / 350.0 km WLTP, CMB: 136.7 mi / 220.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 195.7 mi / 315.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 9.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 9.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.5 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.9 m 32.48 ft | 9.9 m 32.48 ft | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | 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 | MacPherson strut Independent | MacPherson strut Independent | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6Jx16 ET45 | 5Jx15 ET45 | 8Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R16 87V | 175/65R15 88V | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | - | 37 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | - | 39 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 43.2 kWh | 30 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 150 Ah | 100 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | BYD | BYD | - |
| Model | Blade Battery | Blade Battery | - |
| Type | LFP | LFP | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | 3.2 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2 V - 2.5 V | 2 V - 2.5 V | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 288 V | 300.8 V | - |
| Weight | 683.43 lb 310 kg | 524.7 lb 238 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | 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 | 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 11 kW DC 65 kW | AC 11 kW DC 90 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 65 kW, 0:25 DC 65 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 3:30 | DC 90 kW, 0:23 |
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 |
| 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Boost | 2025 BYD Dolphin Surf Active | 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo 85 kW |