Global EV Comparison: Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh vs BYD Dolphin Surf Active vs Dolphin Active
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 | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | BYD Dolphin Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €23400 | €22990 | €29990 |
| GCC Score | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | BYD Dolphin Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 310 km | 220 km | 340 km |
| Range (GCC) | 264 km | 187 km | 289 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 42.3 kWh | 32 kWh | 46 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 40 kWh | 30 kWh | 44.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 16 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.6 km/kWh | 6.23 km/kWh | 6.44 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 5.4 | 6.3 |
Charging
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | BYD Dolphin Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 88 kW | 65 kW | 65 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.7 | 5 | 3.9 |
Performance
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | BYD Dolphin Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 70 kW | 65 kW | 70 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 94 hp | 87 hp | 94 hp |
| Motor Torque | 160 Nm | 175 Nm | 180 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 12.5 s | 11.1 s | 12.3 s |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 150 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2 |
Dimensions
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | BYD Dolphin Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4020 mm | 3990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1810 mm | 1970 mm | 2012 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2663 mm | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | BYD Dolphin Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1430 kg | 1294 kg | 1506 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 326 l | 308 l | 345 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 945 l | 1037 l | 1310 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
