BYD Dolphin vs Suzuki Swift Sport
Verdict
At RM100,530 versus RM130,900, the BYD Dolphin is the cheaper, bigger and more practical hatch here, with a 44.9 kWh battery, 340 km EV range, 345-litre boot and six-year warranty. The Suzuki Swift Sport answers with a much sharper 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time against the Dolphin’s 12.3 seconds, plus 140 hp and a 205 km/h top speed. For a Malaysian buyer, this is space and EV running versus petrol performance.
Pick the BYD Dolphin if you want the lower price, larger cabin footprint, bigger boot and 340 km electric range.
Pick the Suzuki Swift Sport if you want the quicker car, with 140 hp, 230 Nm and an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Dolphin RM100,530; Suzuki Swift Sport RM130,900
- Power: BYD Dolphin 94 hp; Suzuki Swift Sport 140 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Dolphin 12.3 s; Suzuki Swift Sport 8.0 s
- Wheelbase: BYD Dolphin 2,700 mm; Suzuki Swift Sport 2,450 mm
- Boot space: BYD Dolphin 345 L; Suzuki Swift Sport 265 L
- Warranty: BYD Dolphin 6 years; Suzuki Swift Sport 3 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,530✓ | RM 130,900 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,373 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 140 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 s | 8.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 205 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.1 L/100km |
| Battery | 44.9 kWh | — |
| EV range | 340 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 3,890 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Boot space | 345 L✓ | 265 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 37 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 50✓ | RM 70 |
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
- RM30,370 cheaper
- 340 km EV range from a 44.9 kWh battery
- Longer 2,700 mm wheelbase and 345 L boot
- Only 94 hp
- Slower 12.3 s 0-100 km/h
- Top speed not stated
Swift Sport
- Quicker 8.0 s 0-100 km/h
- Higher 140 hp output
- 205 km/h top speed
- Costs RM30,370 more
- Smaller 265 L boot
- AEB not listed
Dolphin vs Swift Sport FAQ
Is the BYD Dolphin or Suzuki Swift Sport better?
The BYD Dolphin is better for value, cabin space, boot space and EV range. The Suzuki Swift Sport is better if acceleration matters, with 140 hp and an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Dolphin is RM30,370 cheaper than the Suzuki Swift Sport.
Which car is more practical?
The BYD Dolphin is more practical on paper. It is 400 mm longer, has a 250 mm longer wheelbase and offers 345 litres of boot space versus the Suzuki Swift Sport’s 265 litres.