BYD Dolphin vs MG 4
Verdict
At this price point the MG 4 asks almost the same money as the BYD Dolphin, at RM100,888 versus RM100,530, but the hardware split is clear. The MG 4 gets 200 hp, rear-wheel drive, a 64.0 kWh battery and 435 km range, so it is the quicker, longer-legged car. The Dolphin counters with a lower RM50 road tax, a six-year warranty and similar five-seat hatchback practicality. The RM358 gap is tiny; the real choice is pace and range against lower annual cost and warranty cover.
Pick the BYD Dolphin if you want the cheaper-to-tax electric hatchback with a longer six-year warranty and can live with 94 hp and 340 km range.
Pick the MG 4 if you want much stronger performance, rear-wheel drive and the longer 435 km EV range for almost the same purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Dolphin RM100,530; MG 4 RM100,888
- Power: BYD Dolphin 94 hp; MG 4 200 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Dolphin 12.3 s; MG 4 7.7 s
- Battery and range: BYD Dolphin 44.9 kWh, 340 km; MG 4 64.0 kWh, 435 km
- Driven wheels: BYD Dolphin front-wheel drive; MG 4 rear-wheel drive
- Boot space: BYD Dolphin 345 L; MG 4 363 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,530✓ | RM 100,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 94 hp | 200 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 s | 7.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 44.9 kWh | 64.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 340 km | 435 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 345 L | 363 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 50✓ | RM 160 |
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.
Dolphin
- Lower RM50 annual road tax
- Longer six-year warranty
- Narrower 1,770 mm body than the MG 4
- Only 94 hp
- Slower 12.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 340 km EV range
4
- Much stronger 200 hp output
- Quicker 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 435 km EV range
- Higher RM160 annual road tax
- Shorter five-year warranty
- Wider 1,836 mm body
Dolphin vs 4 FAQ
Is the BYD Dolphin or MG 4 better?
The MG 4 is better for performance and range, with 200 hp and 435 km against the Dolphin’s 94 hp and 340 km. The BYD makes more sense if you prioritise lower road tax and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The MG 4 costs RM358 more than the BYD Dolphin. That tiny gap buys a bigger battery, more power, rear-wheel drive and a longer quoted EV range, while the Dolphin keeps lower annual road tax.
Which car has the longer EV range?
The MG 4 goes further, with a quoted 435 km range from its 64.0 kWh battery. The BYD Dolphin is rated at 340 km from a 44.9 kWh battery.