Global EV Comparison: BYD Dolphin Surf Active vs Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh vs Citroën e-C3 Urban Range
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General Info
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China | Slovakia |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €22990 | €23400 | €20990 |
| GCC Score | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 220 km | 310 km | 212 km |
| Range (GCC) | 187 km | 264 km | 180 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 32 kWh | 42.3 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 30 kWh | 40 kWh | 29.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.23 km/kWh | 6.6 km/kWh | 6.04 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5.1 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 6.6 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 65 kW | 88 kW | 30 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 65 kW | 70 kW | 83 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 87 hp | 94 hp | 111 hp |
| Motor Torque | 175 Nm | 160 Nm | 120 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.1 s | 12.5 s | 11.6 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 140 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3990 mm | 4020 mm | 4015 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1970 mm | 1810 mm | 1813 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1720 mm | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1755 mm |
| Height | 1590 mm | 1570 mm | 1577 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2663 mm | 2540 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Dolphin Surf Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1294 kg | 1430 kg | 1413 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 308 l | 326 l | 310 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1037 l | 945 l | 1200 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 | 4.2 |
