Global EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design vs DS 4 E-Tense vs Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany | Slovakia |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €32990 | €45900 | €39000 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €27449 | - Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 427 km | 450 km | 410 km |
| Range (GCC) | 363 km | 392 km | 349 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 62 kWh | 61 kWh | 58.3 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 60.4 kWh | 58.3 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km | 15.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.01 km/kWh | 6.72 km/kWh | 6.35 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 88 kW | 120 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.6 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 157 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 211 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 345 Nm | 283 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7 s | 7.1 s | 7.4 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2012 mm | 2061 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1770 mm | 1866 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm | 1485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2675 mm | 2820 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Dolphin Comfort/Design | DS 4 E-Tense | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1658 kg | 1792 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 345 l | 390 l | 435 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1310 l | 1260 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
