Cupra Tavascan Endurance vs BYD Dolphin Acive

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

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

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

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

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

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 Cupra Tavascan Endurance BYD Dolphin Acive
Length 4644 mm 4290 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2108 mm 2012 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1861 mm 1770 mm
Height 1597 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase 2766 mm 2700 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 Cupra Tavascan Endurance BYD Dolphin Acive
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2178 kg 1506 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 540 l 345 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1310 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1000 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 4.4