A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
03T and SHARK 6 DMO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
03T starts ZAR 350,000 cheaper03T from ZAR 639,900 · SHARK 6 DMO from ZAR 989,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
SHARK 6 DMO180 kW
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
SHARK 6 DMO380 Nm
Engine Size
03TNot Applicable
SHARK 6 DMONot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
SHARK 6 DMO9.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
SHARK 6 DMO230 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
iCAUR 03T
2WD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
4x4
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
Front 10.48:1; Rear 11.55:1
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
9.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
11.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
60 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Integrated hybrid engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
9.5 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
60
Combined Driving Range
431 km
640 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
277 Wh/km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
292 km
776 km
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
704 km
Charging Port Type
-
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Standard
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Standard
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Standard
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Seat Material
Leather seats
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
8-way electric with 4-way electric lumbar adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Standard
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Standard
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Standard
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
11
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
15.6
Touchscreen
15.6 in
15.6
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Front and rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
Atlantis Gray, Sky Black, Grey Green, Snowy White
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Mud, Sand, Snow
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Electric all-wheel drive
Approach Angle
-
31 deg
Departure Angle
-
19.3 deg
Wading Depth
-
700 mm
Locking Differential
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
17 deg
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
265/65 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
18
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full-size spare wheel
Handbrake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Double wishbone
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
23 g/km (WLTP)
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
1149900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
high-output plug-in-hybrid double cab
Starting Price
639900
1149900
Starting Price Zar
639900
1149900
Spec
03T
SHARK 6 DMO
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and SHARK 6 DMO comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs SHARK 6 DMO 82.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs SHARK 6 DMO 53.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs SHARK 6 DMO 99.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs SHARK 6 DMO 87.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs SHARK 6 DMO not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
SHARK 6 DMO leads by 7 points
03T and SHARK 6 DMO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SHARK 6 DMO
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
87/100
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SHARK 6 DMO
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 75 pts for 03T
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SHARK 6 DMO leads. However, 03T may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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