BYD DOLPHIN vs Nissan Magnite
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.
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BYD DOLPHIN
Premium Extended Range EV
Electric
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Current
ZAR 602,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW
🔧 310 Nm
VS
Nissan Magnite
1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift
Petrol
Current
ZAR 323,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 53 kW
🔧 96 Nm
⛽ 16.9 km/l
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Decision summary
BYD DOLPHIN vs Nissan Magnite: the short answer
DOLPHIN holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Magnite.
Magnite starts ZAR 310,000 cheaper
DOLPHIN from ZAR 539,900 · Magnite from ZAR 229,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | DOLPHIN150 kW | Magnite53 kW @ 6250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | DOLPHIN310 Nm | Magnite96 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Engine Size | DOLPHINNot Applicable | Magnite999 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | DOLPHINNot Applicable | Magnite16.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | DOLPHIN155 mm | Magnite205 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Nissan Magnite
1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
DOLPHIN
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Magnite
Strengths
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
DOLPHIN
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Magnite
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Generation | First South African DOLPHIN generation | First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment |
| Facelift History | No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 | 2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Compact Hatchback | Compact SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger vehicle | SUV |
| Color Note | - | Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Top grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | - | Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 1007 kg |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4290 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1770 mm | 1758 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1571 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 155 mm | 205 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 130 mm | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 0 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 345 l | 336 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1658 kg | 1007 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2068 kg | 1399 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 410 kg | - |
| Towing Capacity | 0 kg | - |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | - |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.25 m | 5 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | - |
| Rear Headroom | 900 mm | - |
| Front Legroom | 1130 mm | - |
| Rear Legroom | 740 mm | - |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Single-motor battery-electric powertrain | 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | Not Applicable | 999 cc |
| Cylinders | Not Applicable | 3 |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Applicable | Inline |
| Valves | Not Applicable | 12 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Applicable | 4 |
| Aspiration | Not Applicable | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Not Applicable | Petrol injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Bore | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | 150 kW | 53 kW @ 6250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 310 Nm | 96 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | 1 | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Front | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | FWD | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 150 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0 sec | 21.0 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 | 90.5 kW/tonne | 52.6 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 187.0 Nm/tonne | 95.3 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | 60.48 kWh | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | LFP | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | 403.2 V | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | 427 km | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | 7 kW | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | 80 kW | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | AMT |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front motor, front-wheel drive | 2WD |
| LSD Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Differential Lock | Not Available | Not Available |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Available | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | 1 | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | AMT |
| Clutch Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Standard | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Instrument cluster switch gear selector | AMT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | 2WD |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Available | Not Available |
| Gearbox Type | Single-speed reduction gear | AMT |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Axle Layout | 4x2 | 2WD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Transmission Speeds | 1 | 5 |
| Engine Position | - | - |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | - |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | Not Applicable | 16.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | Not Applicable | 15.6 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | Not Applicable | 22 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | 40 l |
| Emission Standard | Not Applicable | - |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | Not Applicable | 16.9 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | AC and DC | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | Not Applicable | 40 |
| Combined Driving Range | 427 km | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | 15.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP) | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | 315 km | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | 398 km | Not Applicable |
| Low Fuel Warning | - | - |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 | 6 airbags |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Standard | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Standard | Driver and passenger |
| Front Parking Sensors | Standard | Not Available |
| AEB | Standard | Not Available |
| BA | Standard | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Standard | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Airbag | Standard | Standard |
| EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Standard | Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Standard | Driver and passenger |
| Side Airbags | Standard | Standard |
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard |
| TCS | Standard | Not Available |
| Knee Airbag | Not Available | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | - | Standard |
| Central Locking | - | Remote central locking |
| Side Impact Beams | - | - |
| Speed Alert System | - | Adjustable speed limiter |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | Not Available |
| Safety Rating | - | Not Available |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Not Available |
| Lane Change Warning | - | Not Available |
| Fatigue Detection | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 airbags |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 airbags |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Standard | Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Standard | Rear parking sensors |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Rear Parking Camera |
| 360 Degree Camera | Standard | Around View Monitor |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Standard | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Standard | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Standard | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Standard | Rear parking sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Standard | Rear Parking Camera |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Standard | Around View Monitor |
| Blind Spot Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | - | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Eco Mode | - | Not Available |
| EV Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sport Mode | - | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | - | Not Available |
| Front Camera | - | Around View Monitor front camera |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Rear parking sensors |
| Parking Sensor | - | Rear parking sensors |
| Automatic High Beam | - | Not Available |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Not Available |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | - | Rear Parking Camera |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Rear Parking Camera |
| Reversing Camera | - | Rear Parking Camera |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Synthetic leather | Leather two-tone seats |
| Heated Seats | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ventilated Seats | Standard | Not Available |
| Ambient Lighting | Standard | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Material | Synthetic leather | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Standard | 60:40 split second row |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way electric | 3-way driver seat adjustment |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Electric adjustment | 2-way passenger seat adjustment |
| Seat Trim | Synthetic leather | Leather two-tone seats |
| Seat Adjustment | - | 3-way driver seat adjustment |
| Steering Type | - | Electric Power Steering |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | 60:40 split second row |
| Front Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Rear Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | Not Applicable |
| Cup Holders | - | Front and rear cup holders |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | - | Not Available |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Speedometer and tachometer |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 6 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | Not Available |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Not Available |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | 3-way driver seat adjustment |
| Adjustable Front Seat | - | 2-way passenger seat adjustment |
| Cooled Seats | - | Not Available |
| Fabric Seats | - | Not Available |
| Front Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | - | Standard |
| Memory Seats | - | Not Available |
| Rear Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | - | Not Available |
| Armrest Rear | - | Not Available |
| Boot Light | - | Standard |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 690 |
| Driver Seat | - | 3-way driver seat adjustment |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, USB, reversing camera (Acenta and above), dual airbags, climate control on Acenta+ |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Leather two-tone seats |
| Interior Colours | - | 6 |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | Reclining |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Driver and passenger |
| Seat Fold Type | - | 60:40 split second row |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Automatic | Automatic air conditioning |
| Power Windows | Standard | Driver auto up/down with anti-pinch |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | Smart keyless entry with push start |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | Standard | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | Not Available |
| AC Type | Automatic | Automatic air conditioning |
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | Standard |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 690 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | Electric folding and electric adjustment |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | Standard |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | - |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | 12V power socket |
| Speed Limiter | - | Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | Not Available |
| Aero Kit | - | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | Standard |
| Boot Opener | - | - |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | - | Chrome exterior door handles |
| Chrome Grille | - | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | - | 1 |
| Door Ajar Warning | - | Door open warning |
| Drag Coefficient | - | - |
| Driver Display | - | 7-inch TFT Advanced Drive-Assist Display |
| Engine Check Warning | - | - |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | - |
| Engine Warranty | - | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Front Power Outlet | - | 12V power socket |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 5.9 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | - | Remote fuel flap release |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | Not Available |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | - | - |
| Headlamp Washer | - | Not Available |
| Headrest Adjustable | - | Standard |
| Heads Up Display | - | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | - | Impact sensing unlock |
| Intercooler | - | Not Applicable |
| Multi Function Steering | - | Standard |
| Performance Data Logger | - | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | - | Electric folding and electric adjustment |
| Rear Defogger | - | Standard |
| Rear Reading Lamps | - | Not Available |
| Rear Seat Split | - | 60:40 split second row |
| Rear Wing | - | Roof spoiler |
| Remote Engine Start | - | - |
| Rev Matching | - | Not Available |
| Ride Mode Selection | - | Not Available |
| Roof Antenna | - | Standard |
| Seat Type | - | Leather two-tone seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters |
| Service Reminder | - | Service intervals: 10,000 km |
| Side Steps | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates | - | Not Available |
| Speed Alert System | - | Adjustable speed limiter |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | - |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Response | - | Electric power steering |
| Tachometer | - | Standard |
| Tail Lamps | - | Standard |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Not Available |
| Tilt Steering | - | Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt |
| Trip Computer | - | Standard |
| Tyre Repair Kit | - | Not Available |
| Vanity Mirror | - | Driver and passenger vanity mirrors |
| Voice Command | - | Not Available |
| Voice Command Support | - | Not Available |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 21 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Automatic | Automatic air conditioning |
| Automatic High Beam | - | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | Front and rear cup holders |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Standard |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Petrol injection |
| Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Difflock | - | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Standard |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | Electric folding with side indicator |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | - | Variable intermittent |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Variable intermittent |
| Glove Box | - | Standard |
| Heated Mirrors | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Smart keyless entry with push start button |
| Lift Gate | - | Manual tailgate |
| 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 | - | Not Available |
| Mirror | - | Electric folding |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Smart keyless entry with push start button |
| Power Sliding Doors | - | Not Applicable |
| Power Socket 12v | - | 12V power socket |
| Powered Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Reading Lights Rear | - | Not Available |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | Not Available |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | Frameless auto dimming mirror |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Smart keyless entry with push start button |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Electric folding |
| Remote Start | - | Not Available |
| Remote Starter | - | Standard |
| Roof Load | - | - |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Not Available |
| Side Impact Bars | - | - |
| Sonar | - | Rear parking sensors |
| Source Model Column | - | magnite |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | - |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | - |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt |
| Sub Frame | - | - |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| Trim Level | - | top |
| Unlocking | Standard | Smart keyless entry with push start |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | - | Not Available |
| Variant Role | - | Core range derivative |
| Vdc | - | Vehicle Dynamic Control |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Smart keyless entry with push start button |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Standard |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration |
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 6 | 6 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Full LCD instrument display | 7-inch TFT |
| USB Ports | Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports | Front USB / smartphone integration |
| Infotainment Screen | 12.8 | 8-inch |
| Touchscreen | 12.8 | 8-inch |
| Navigation System | - | Not Available |
| FM Radio | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | - | Not Available |
| AUX Input | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 12.8 | 8-inch |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | Not Available |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | - | 8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration |
| Rear Usb | - | Not Available |
| Premium Audio | - | Not Available |
| Audio | - | 8-inch touchscreen audio with smartphone integration |
| Audio Speakers | 6 | 6 |
| Audio System | - | 6-speaker audio system |
| Display Audio | - | 8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | Front USB / smartphone integration |
| Head Up Display | - | Not Available |
| Multi Information Display | - | 7-inch TFT driver display |
| Connected Services | - | Smartphone integration |
| Voice Control | - | Not Available |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Smartphone integration |
| Radio | - | Standard |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Standard | LED |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | Standard |
| Fog Lamps | Rear fog lamp | LED front fog lights |
| Roof Rails | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | Atlantis Grey + Black, Blue + Grey, Ski White + Grey | See Nissan South Africa Magnite colour selector |
| Headlights | Standard | LED |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Standard | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | 16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | Chrome exterior door handles |
| Body Cladding | - | Standard |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Standard |
| Roof Type | - | Standard roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Body-colour electric folding mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | - | Standard |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Chrome |
| Body Type | - | SUV |
| DRL | LED | Standard |
| Fog Lights | - | LED front fog lights |
| Front Fog Lights | - | LED front fog lights |
| Led Headlights | Standard | LED |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | Not Available |
| Front Overhang | - | - |
| Rear Overhang | - | - |
| Auto Headlights | - | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Standard |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 6 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Chrome |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | Electric folding |
| Front Fog Lamps | Rear fog lamp | LED front fog lights |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Headlamps | Standard | LED |
| Headlight Type | Standard | LED |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Standard |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 16 deg | Not Available |
| Departure Angle | 23 deg | Not Available |
| Wading Depth | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Available | Not Available |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Breakover Angle | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Underbody Protection | - | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | Not Available |
| Recovery Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | Not Available |
| Breakover Angle Deg | - | Not Available |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | Not Available |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 205 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 205 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 205/50 R17 | 195/60R16 |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated disc | Disc brakes |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum brake |
| Spare Wheel Type | Tyre repair kit | Full Size Spare wheel |
| Wheel Rim Size | 17 | 16 |
| Handbrake Type | Electronic parking brake | Not Applicable |
| Wheel Type | - | 16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | - |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | - |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Manual parking brake |
| Tyre Load Index | - | - |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | - |
| Brake Type Front | - | Disc brakes |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum brake |
| Tyre Type | - | Radial |
| Front Tyre Width | - | 195 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | - | 195 mm |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Not Available |
| Brakes | - | Front disc / rear drum |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Not Available |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Not Available |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Standard |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Full Size Spare wheel |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Standard |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 195/60R16 |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe |
| Front Track Width | - | 1536 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1535 mm |
| Chassis Type | - | - |
| Power Steering | - | Electric Power Steering |
| Steering Column | - | Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt |
| Front Spring Type | - | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Torsion beam / twin-tube shock absorber |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | - |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | - |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber |
| Chassis Material | - | - |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson strut | Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber |
| Suspension | - | Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km | 140.15 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | - |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Available |
| Noise Level | - | Not Available |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | - |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | Unleaded Petrol |
| Particulate Filter | - | Not Available |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | - |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | Not Available |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 140.15 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | - |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 140.15 |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 3 years/60000 km service plan | 3 years / 30,000 km |
| Service Interval | - | 10000 |
| Approx Service Cost | - | - |
| Battery Warranty | - | Not Available |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 3 years / 30,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | - |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 15 000 km |
| First Service At | - | 10000 |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Not Available |
| Alternator | - | - |
| Service Intervals | - | 10000 |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | extended-range derivative | Top |
| Price Zar | 602900 ZAR | 323900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | extended-range derivative | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 602900 | 323900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 602900 | 323900 |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Years | 3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | Standard |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | Not Available |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | Standard |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | Standard |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | - |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | - |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | - |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | - |
In depth: how these cars differ
This DOLPHIN and Magnite 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 66 vs Magnite 16.
Efficiency index: DOLPHIN 90 vs Magnite 65.
Safety-equipment index: DOLPHIN 98 vs Magnite 86.
Practicality index: DOLPHIN 56 vs Magnite 64.
Ownership-cover index: DOLPHIN not separately scored vs Magnite 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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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
DOLPHIN leads by 20 points
DOLPHIN holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Magnite.
Evidence leader
76
/100
Lead
20
points
Data
64%
source coverage
76
#1
Evidence leader
DOLPHIN
64% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 98
Check
Practicality 56
Performance
66
Efficiency
90
Safety
98
Practicality
56
Leads by 20 points
56
#2
Magnite
67% source coverage
1 strong categories
Best at
Safety 86
Check
Performance 16
Performance
16
Efficiency
65
Safety
86
Practicality
64
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
DOLPHIN +50
Efficiency
DOLPHIN +25
Safety
DOLPHIN +12
Practicality
Magnite +8
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
DOLPHIN
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
Magnite
Performance
16/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
BYD DOLPHIN
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 56 pts for Magnite
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, DOLPHIN leads. However, Magnite may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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DOLPHIN vs Magnite questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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.