BYD Dolphin Acive vs Cupra Tavascan Endurance

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General Info

The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €56210. The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is announced, but not yet in production.

The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) is a SUV.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Announced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €28000 €56210
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €45990
GCC Score 4.8 6.9

Range and Efficiency

While the Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…).

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Range (WLTP) 340 km 568 km
Range (GCC) 289 km 485 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 46 kWh 82 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 44.9 kWh 77 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.5 kWh/100 km 15.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.44 km/kWh 6.3 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 8.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) maxes out at 65 kW.

The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is limited to 7 kW.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Max Charging Power (AC) 7 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 65 kW 135 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 6.3

Performance

The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 70 kW 210 kW
Motor Power (hp) 94 hp 282 hp
Motor Torque 180 Nm 545 Nm
0-100 km/h 12.3 s 6.8 s
Top Speed 150 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 2 4.7

Dimensions

The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…).

The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Length 4290 mm 4644 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2012 mm 2108 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1770 mm 1861 mm
Height 1570 mm 1597 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2766 mm

Cargo and Towing

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

The Cupra Tavascan Endurance (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property BYD Dolphin Acive Cupra Tavascan Endurance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1506 kg 2178 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 345 l 540 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1310 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.4 6.5
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