BYD Dolphin vs Toyota Veloz
Verdict
The BYD Dolphin costs RM100,530, RM5,530 more than the Toyota Veloz, but it is a very different B-segment buy: a five-seat electric hatch with a 44.9 kWh battery, 340 km range and RM50 road tax. The Veloz is a seven-seat petrol MPV with a 43-litre tank, 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and RM120 road tax. The Dolphin has the bigger boot on paper, 345 litres versus 137 litres, while the Veloz gives you two extra seats and a taller, longer body.
Pick the BYD Dolphin if you want a five-seat EV with 340 km range, lower road tax and the larger quoted boot.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you need seven seats, petrol power and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Dolphin RM100,530, Toyota Veloz RM95,000
- Seats: BYD Dolphin 5, Toyota Veloz 7
- Power: BYD Dolphin motor 94 hp, Toyota Veloz 1.5 litre engine 105 hp
- Size: BYD Dolphin 4,290 mm long and 1,570 mm tall, Toyota Veloz 4,475 mm long and 1,700 mm tall
- Boot space: BYD Dolphin 345 litres, Toyota Veloz 137 litres
- Road tax: BYD Dolphin RM50 a year, Toyota Veloz RM120 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,530 | RM 95,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 94 hp | 105 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 s | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 44.9 kWh | — |
| EV range | 340 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 345 L✓ | 137 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 50✓ | RM 120 |
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
- 340 km EV range from a 44.9 kWh battery
- Lower RM50 annual road tax
- 345-litre boot beats the Veloz on paper
- Five seats only
- Costs RM5,530 more
- ASEAN NCAP rating is not stated
Veloz
- Seven-seat cabin
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- 137-litre quoted boot is much smaller
- Higher RM120 annual road tax
- Five-year warranty versus the Dolphin’s six
Dolphin vs Veloz FAQ
Is the BYD Dolphin or Toyota Veloz better?
The BYD Dolphin is better for EV use, lower road tax and boot space. The Toyota Veloz is better if you need seven seats, petrol power and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Dolphin is RM5,530 dearer: RM100,530 against RM95,000 for the Toyota Veloz.
Which has more seats and boot space?
The Toyota Veloz has more seats, with seven against the BYD Dolphin’s five. The Dolphin has the larger quoted boot, at 345 litres versus 137 litres.