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.
BYD DOLPHIN SURF vs GWM H6 GT PHEV: the short answer
H6 GT PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over DOLPHIN SURF.
DOLPHIN SURF starts ZAR 458,000 cheaperDOLPHIN SURF from ZAR 341,900 · H6 GT PHEV from ZAR 799,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Maximum Power
DOLPHIN SURF55 kW
H6 GT PHEV321 kW
Maximum Torque
DOLPHIN SURF135 Nm
H6 GT PHEV762 Nm
Engine Size
DOLPHIN SURFNot Applicable
H6 GT PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
DOLPHIN SURFNot Applicable
H6 GT PHEV125 km/l
Ground Clearance
DOLPHIN SURF155 mm
H6 GT PHEV170 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.
BYD DOLPHIN SURF
Dynamic EV
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
DOLPHIN SURF
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
H6 GT PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
DOLPHIN SURF
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
H6 GT PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First South African DOLPHIN SURF generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Coupe SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
City Hatchback
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
Tare Mass Kg
-
2041 kg
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Length
3925 mm
4727 mm
Width
1720 mm
1940 mm
Height
1590 mm
1729 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
230 l
392 l
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1690 kg
2525 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.95 m
6.0 m
Front Headroom
980 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
920 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
690 mm
900 mm
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
55 kW
321 kW
Maximum Torque
135 Nm
762 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
130 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
4.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
43.0 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
105.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
38.88 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
295 km (WLTP)
180 km
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
40 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
10.45
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Instrument switch group gear selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
125 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
125 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
55
Combined Driving Range
295 km (WLTP)
1000
Electric Consumption
13.4 kWh/100 km (measured)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
245 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
288 km
Not Applicable
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Airbags
6
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Imitation leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Climate Control
Electric air conditioner
Dual-zone
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Hands-free powered
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Electric air conditioner
Dual-zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1390 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Dual-zone
Engine Warranty
-
5
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Voice Command
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
4.9 sec
Air Conditioning
Electric air conditioner
Dual-zone
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Hands-free powered
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Dual-zone
Powered Tailgate
-
Hands-free powered
Source Model Column
-
h6-gt-phev
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Infotainment System
10.1-inch touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch digital instrument display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.1
12.3
Touchscreen
10.1
12.3
Navigation System
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1
12.3
Infotainment Display
-
12.3
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Voice Control
-
Standard
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Lime Green, Cream White, Cosmos Black, Ice Blue
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic sunroof
Roof Type
-
Panoramic sunroof
Body Type
-
SUV
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Approach Angle
15 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ground Clearance Max
-
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Tyre Size
185/55 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
PHEV
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Service Plan
4 years/2 services service plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Interval
-
10000
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
4 years/2 services service plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years/2 services service plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
10000
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Ownership Role
longer-range city derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
395900 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
longer-range city derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
395900
799900
Starting Price Zar
395900
799900
Spec
DOLPHIN SURF
H6 GT PHEV
Warranty
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This DOLPHIN SURF and H6 GT PHEV 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: DOLPHIN SURF 25 vs H6 GT PHEV 100.
Efficiency index: DOLPHIN SURF 90 vs H6 GT PHEV 96.
Safety-equipment index: DOLPHIN SURF 87 vs H6 GT PHEV 88.
Practicality index: DOLPHIN SURF 51 vs H6 GT PHEV 59.
Ownership-cover index: DOLPHIN SURF not separately scored vs H6 GT PHEV 65.
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
H6 GT PHEV leads by 21 points
H6 GT PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over DOLPHIN SURF.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
65/100
DOLPHIN SURF
Performance
25/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
51/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 61 pts for DOLPHIN SURF
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, DOLPHIN SURF 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.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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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