Verdict
At RM100,530, the BYD Dolphin costs just RM530 more than the RM100,000 Dongfeng Box, but the choice is less clear-cut than that gap suggests. Both use a 94 hp front motor, yet the Dolphin’s 180 Nm, 2,700 mm wheelbase, 345-litre boot and six airbags make more sense for carrying people and luggage. The Box counters with a 430 km range against 340 km, 70 kW DC charging and a seven-year, unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty. For Malaysian buyers who prioritise safety hardware, the Dolphin is the stronger all-rounder; long-distance charging stops favour the Box.
Pick the BYD Dolphin if you want six airbags, 180 Nm, a 345-litre boot and a 60:40 split-folding rear seat.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if its 430 km range, 70 kW DC charging, auto parking and unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty matter more than extra safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Dolphin RM100,530; Dongfeng Box RM100,000.
- EV range: BYD Dolphin 340 km; Dongfeng Box 430 km.
- DC charging: BYD Dolphin 60 kW; Dongfeng Box 70 kW.
- Safety airbags: BYD Dolphin six airbags; Dongfeng Box two front airbags.
- Boot space: BYD Dolphin 345 litres; Dongfeng Box 326 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: BYD Dolphin six years/150,000 km; Dongfeng Box seven years/unlimited mileage, for the first owner.
Dolphin
- Six airbags, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert with braking.
- 180 Nm versus the Box’s 160 Nm.
- 345-litre boot and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
- 340 km range is 90 km shorter than the Box’s 430 km.
- 60 kW DC charging trails the Box’s 70 kW.
- Six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Box’s seven-year unlimited-mileage cover.
Box
- 430 km range and 70 kW DC charging.
- Auto parking with six front and six rear parking sensors.
- Seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty for the first owner.
- Only driver and front-passenger airbags, against the Dolphin’s six airbags and added blind-spot and rear cross-traffic systems.
- 326-litre boot is 19 litres smaller, and the rear seat folds in one piece rather than 60:40.
- 160 Nm is 20 Nm down on the Dolphin’s 180 Nm.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,530 | RM100,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM50 | RM50 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 94 hp | 94 hp |
| Motor Torque | 180 Nm✓ | 160 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 44.92 kWh✓ | 42.3 kWh |
| EV Range | 340 km | 430 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 70 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BYD | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.3 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | — | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,030 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,660 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,342 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 345 litres✓ | 326 litres |
| Front Tyre | 195/60R16 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/60R16 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Linglong Eco Master E | Wanli Harmonic Plus |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Brake | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB-A, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB-A, 1 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 12.8" Touchscreen |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver’s Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | Limited to the first owner only; 8-year/unlimited mileage battery warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Dolphin vs Box FAQ
Is the BYD Dolphin or Dongfeng Box better?
The BYD Dolphin is better for safety equipment, luggage capacity and rear-seat flexibility, with six airbags and a 345-litre boot. The Dongfeng Box is better for stated range and charging, returning 430 km and accepting 70 kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Dolphin costs RM100,530 and the Dongfeng Box costs RM100,000, so the Dolphin is RM530 more expensive.
Which has the better EV warranty?
The Dongfeng Box has a seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty, but both apply only to the first owner. The Dolphin has six-year/150,000-km vehicle cover and an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty.