USA EV Comparison: Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range vs BYD 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

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
Years of Production 2024-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Slovakia China
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 4.8 5

Range and Efficiency

The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost (2025-…).

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
Range (WLTP) 203 mi 200 mi
Range (GCC) 174 mi 170 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 45 kWh 46 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 44 kWh 43.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.3 kWh/100 mi 25.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.95 mi/kWh 3.94 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost (2025-…) maxes out at 85 kW.

The BYD Dolphin Surf Boost (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 85 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.2 5.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 83 kW 65 kW
Motor Power (hp) 111 hp 87 hp
Motor Torque 89 lb-ft 129 lb-ft
0-60 mph 11.1 s 11.6 s
Top Speed 84 mph 93 mph
Performance Score 1.9 2

Dimensions

The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost (2025-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
Length 158.1 in 157.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 71.4 in 77.6 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 69.1 in 67.7 in
Height 62.1 in 62.6 in
Wheelbase 100 in 98.4 in

Cargo and Towing

While the trunks are the same size in both cars, the Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) provides more cargo room when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1212 lb, whereas the BYD Dolphin Surf Boost (2025-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range BYD Dolphin Surf Boost
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 3287 lb 3020 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 10.9 ft3 10.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 42.4 ft3 36.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1212 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.6 4.2
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