Volkswagen ID.Polo GTI (2026 – present) vs BYD DOLPHIN (2026 – present): specs compared
The Volkswagen ID.Polo GTI is the more powerful of the two, with up to 226 hp against 212 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.3 s. The BYD DOLPHIN has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,440 kg against 1,540 kg. At 4,161 mm, the BYD DOLPHIN is 64 mm longer than the Volkswagen ID.Polo GTI.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
ID.Polo GTI
2026 – present
|
BYD
DOLPHIN
2026 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | China |
| Documented years | 2026 – present | 2026 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Electric | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | — | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 226 hp | 176 – 212 hp |
| Torque | — | 120 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 1.4 – 2.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,097 mm | 4,161 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,514 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,598 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,540 kg | 1,440 – 1,555 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.