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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) has a starting price of €23300, compared to the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…), which starts at €29990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
Property
Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
BYD Dolphin Active
Years of Production
2024-… Years of Production
2024-… Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Slovakia Country of Manufacture
China Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
Hatchback Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
EU Market Availability
Price Europe (New)
€23300 Price Europe (New)
€29990 Price Europe (New)
GCC Score
4.8 GCC Score
4.8 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…).
Property
Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
BYD Dolphin Active
Range (WLTP)
326 km Range (WLTP)
340 km Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
280 km Range (GCC)
289 km Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
45 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
46 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
44 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
44.9 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 km
15.7 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
15.5 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
Efficiency per kWh
6.36 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
6.44 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
6.1 Range and Efficiency Score
6.2 Range and Efficiency Score
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 Active (2024-…) maxes out at 65 kW.
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is limited to 7 kW.
Property
Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
BYD Dolphin Active
Max Charging Power (AC)
7.4 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
7 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
100 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
65 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Charging Score
4.2 Charging Score
3.9 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
Property
Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
BYD Dolphin Active
Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
83 kW Motor Power (kW)
70 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
111 hp Motor Power (hp)
94 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
120 Nm Motor Torque
180 Nm Motor Torque
0-100 km/h
11.5 s 0-100 km/h
12.3 s 0-100 km/h
Top Speed
135 km/h Top Speed
150 km/h Top Speed
Performance Score
1.9 Performance Score
2 Performance Score
Dimensions
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…).
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range
BYD Dolphin Active
Length
4015 mm Length
4290 mm Length
Width (with Mirrors)
1813 mm Width (with Mirrors)
2012 mm Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
1755 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
1770 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
1577 mm Height
1570 mm Height
Wheelbase
2540 mm Wheelbase
2700 mm Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
The BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 550 kg, whereas the BYD Dolphin Active (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.