USA EV Comparison: Citroën e-C3 Urban Range vs BYD Dolphin Active vs Dolphin Surf Boost
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in imperial units (mi, lb). To see metric units (km, kg), switch website version to Global.
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General Info
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Slovakia | China | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| GCC Score | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 132 mi | 211 mi | 200 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 112 mi | 180 mi | 170 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 30 kWh | 46 kWh | 46 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 29.8 kWh | 44.9 kWh | 43.2 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 26.6 kWh/100 mi | 24.9 kWh/100 mi | 25.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.76 mi/kWh | 4.01 mi/kWh | 3.94 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.1 | 6.2 | 6 |
Charging
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.4 kW | 7 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 30 kW | 65 kW | 85 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 3.9 | 5.3 |
Performance
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 83 kW | 70 kW | 65 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 111 hp | 94 hp | 87 hp |
| Motor Torque | 89 lb-ft | 133 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 11.2 s | 11.8 s | 11.6 s |
| Top Speed | 77 mph | 93 mph | 93 mph |
| Performance Score | 1.8 | 2 | 2 |
Dimensions
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 158.1 in | 168.9 in | 157.1 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 71.4 in | 79.2 in | 77.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 69.1 in | 69.7 in | 67.7 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 61.8 in | 62.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100 in | 106.3 in | 98.4 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | BYD Dolphin Surf Boost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 3115 lb | 3320 lb | 3020 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 10.9 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 42.4 ft3 | 46.3 ft3 | 36.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
