Source type: BYD Auto South Africa
BYD DOLPHIN vs Suzuki Swift Sport
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
Suzuki Swift Sport
1.4 Turbo AT
Petrol
6-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 493,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW
🔧 230 Nm
⛽ 15.6 km/l
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Decision summary
BYD DOLPHIN vs Suzuki Swift Sport: the short answer
DOLPHIN has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Swift Sport remains close.
Swift Sport starts ZAR 70,000 cheaper
DOLPHIN from ZAR 539,900 · Swift Sport from ZAR 469,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | DOLPHIN150 kW | Swift Sport103 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | DOLPHIN310 Nm | Swift Sport230 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Engine Size | DOLPHINNot Applicable | Swift Sport1373 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | DOLPHINNot Applicable | Swift Sport15.6 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | DOLPHIN155 mm | Swift Sport130 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
DOLPHIN
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 Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Swift Sport
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
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
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Swift Sport
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2024 | 2019 |
| Generation | First South African DOLPHIN generation | ZC33S-series Swift Sport — third generation of the Sport nameplate globally; K14D BoosterJet replaces the naturally-aspirated M16A used in the previous generation; significant step change in performance and specification over the prior model |
| Facelift History | No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 | Current K14D BoosterJet-engined Swift Sport generation launched in SA in 2019; AT variant added to the SA range in 2021; no major mechanical updates since launch; specification aligned with global ZC33S series |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2021 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | Active | active |
| Segment | Compact Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger vehicle | Hatchback |
| Color Note | - | Champion Yellow, Super White Pearl, Speedy Blue, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | - | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.4 Turbo AT |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 990 kg |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4290 mm | 3890 mm |
| Width | 1770 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 155 mm | 130 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 130 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 0 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 345 l | 265 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1658 kg | 990 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2068 kg | 1390 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 410 kg | 420 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 0 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.25 m | 4.8 m |
| Front Headroom | 1000 mm | 965 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 900 mm | 962 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1130 mm | 1032 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 740 mm | 890 mm |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Single-motor battery-electric powertrain | 1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Applicable | K14D |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | Not Applicable | 1373 cc |
| Cylinders | Not Applicable | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Applicable | Inline |
| Valves | Not Applicable | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Applicable | 4 |
| Aspiration | Not Applicable | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Not Applicable | Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet |
| Compression Ratio | Not Applicable | 10.0:1 |
| Bore | Not Applicable | 74 mm |
| Stroke | Not Applicable | 79.4 mm |
| Maximum Power | 150 kW | 103 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 310 Nm | 230 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 | FWD |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 210 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0 sec | 8.5 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 | 104 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 187.0 Nm/tonne | 232.3 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 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | 6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front motor, front-wheel drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| LSD Available | Not Available | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Available | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Available | 4.062:1 |
| Number of Gears | 1 | 6 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Clutch Type | Not Applicable | Single Dry Plate Diaphragm |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Standard | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Instrument cluster switch gear selector | 6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Two-wheel drive |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Applicable | Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Available | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Single-speed reduction gear | 6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | 4x2 | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | 1 | 6 |
| Engine Position | - | Transverse Front-Mounted |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 2.5 |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | Not Applicable | 15.6 km/l |
| City Mileage | Not Applicable | 12.2 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | Not Applicable | 18.2 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | 37 l |
| Emission Standard | Not Applicable | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | Not Applicable | 15.6 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | AC and DC | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | Not Applicable | 37 |
| 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 |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 | 6 |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Standard | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Standard | All Seats |
| Front Parking Sensors | Standard | Not Available |
| AEB | Standard | Not Available |
| BA | Standard | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Standard | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Standard | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | Standard | 6 |
| EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Standard | 6 |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Standard | All Seats |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Standard | All Seats |
| Side Airbags | Standard | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard |
| TCS | Standard | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | Not Available | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | - | Standard |
| Central Locking | - | Remote Central Locking with Smart Key |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Standard |
| Speed Alert System | - | Standard |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | Not Available |
| Safety Rating | - | Not Independently Rated |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Active Head Restraints |
| Lane Change Warning | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard |
| 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 Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Standard |
| 360 Degree Camera | Standard | Not Available |
| 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 | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Standard | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Standard | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Standard | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | - | Standard |
| EV Mode | - | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | - | Not Available |
| Front Camera | - | Not Available |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Parking Sensor | - | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Not Available |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | - | Standard |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Standard |
| Reversing Camera | - | Standard |
| Surround View Camera | Standard | Not Available |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Synthetic leather | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Heated Seats | Not Available | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Standard | Not Applicable |
| Ambient Lighting | Standard | Not Applicable |
| Steering Wheel Material | Synthetic leather | Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Standard | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way electric | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Electric adjustment | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Seat Trim | Synthetic leather | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Steering Type | - | Electric Power Assisted Sport Tuned (EPAS) |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard Sport Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | - | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1370 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1345 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | - | 0 |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | 4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 1 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | Not Available |
| Door Map Pockets | - | All Four Door Pockets |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Fabric Seats | - | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Armrest Front | - | Standard Sport Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | - | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 579 |
| Driver Seat | - | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | Alcantara sports seats with red stitching, flat-bottomed sport steering wheel, 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, sport-specific instrument display with boost gauge and oil temperature, dual exhaust |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | 1 |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Interior Colours | - | 1 |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | Not Available |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | All Seats |
| Seat Fold Type | - | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Automatic | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Windows | Standard | All Four Windows |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | Smart Key System |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Push Button Start |
| Wireless Charging | Standard | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard | Standard |
| AC Type | Automatic | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 579 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 579 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | Standard — Driver Height Adjustable |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Standard |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Speed Limiter | - | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | All Four Windows |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Push Button Start |
| Engine Start Stop | Standard | Push Button Start |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Standard | Push Button Start |
| Engine Warranty | - | 4 Years |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard Sport Armrest |
| Front Power Outlet | - | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 6.4 |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | All Four Door Pockets |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | Panoramic | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | - | All Four Windows |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Push Button Start |
| Rear Defogger | - | Standard |
| Rear Seat Split | - | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Rear Wing | - | Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design |
| Seat Type | - | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | All Seats |
| Skid Plates | - | Not Available |
| Spare Wheel | Tyre repair kit | Space Saver Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Standard |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Voice Command | - | Via Smartphone |
| Voice Command Support | - | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 8.5 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Automatic | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Standard Sport Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet |
| Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Difflock | - | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | - | 4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | - | Standard |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Standard |
| Glove Box | - | All Four Door Pockets |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Smart Key System |
| Lift Gate | - | Not Available |
| 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 | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Mirror | - | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Smart Key System |
| Power Socket 12v | - | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Powered Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Smart Key System |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Rim Size | 17 | 17 Inches |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Not Available |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Standard |
| Sonar | - | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Sound System | 6 | 4 |
| Source Model Column | - | swift-sport |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Uprated 16mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | HEARTECT Sport Monocoque |
| Surround View Monitor | Standard | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | Standard | Standard |
| Trim Level | - | flagship |
| Unlocking | Standard | Smart Key System |
| Variant Role | - | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | - | Standard |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Smart Key System |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Smart Key System |
| Wireless Charger | Standard | Not Available |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Android Auto | Standard | Wired Android Auto |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 6 | 4 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Full LCD instrument display | 4.2-inch Colour LCD |
| USB Ports | Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports | 2 |
| Infotainment Screen | 12.8 | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Touchscreen | 12.8 | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Navigation System | - | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless Android Auto | Standard | Wired Android Auto |
| FM Radio | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | - | Via Smartphone |
| AUX Input | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 12.8 | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | Not Available |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | - | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | - | 2 |
| Audio | - | Standard |
| Audio Speakers | 6 | 4 |
| Audio System | - | Standard |
| Display Audio | - | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Multi Information Display | - | 4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display |
| Connected Services | - | Standard |
| Voice Control | - | Via Smartphone |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Radio | - | Standard |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Standard | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Rear fog lamp | Front Fog Lamps |
| Roof Rails | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | Atlantis Grey + Black, Blue + Grey, Ski White + Grey | 4 |
| Headlights | Standard | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Standard | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | 17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design) |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | Not Available |
| Body Cladding | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design |
| Roof Type | - | Standard Fixed Roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | - | Standard |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Body Type | - | Hatchback |
| DRL | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lights | - | Front Fog Lamps |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Front Fog Lamps |
| Led Headlights | Standard | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Auto Headlights | - | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED DRLs |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | All Four Windows |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Front Fog Lamps | Rear fog lamp | Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlamps | Standard | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlight Type | Standard | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design |
| Sunroof Slide | - | Not Available |
| Sunroof Tilt | - | Not Available |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 16 deg | 17 deg |
| Departure Angle | 23 deg | 22 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not Applicable | 0 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Available | Not Applicable |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | Not Applicable | 0 deg |
| Underbody Protection | - | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | 1 Rear Tow Hook |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 17 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 22 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 130 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 130 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 | - | 0 mm |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 205/50 R17 | 195/45 R17 |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Solid Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Tyre repair kit | Space Saver Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 17 | 17 Inches |
| Handbrake Type | Electronic parking brake | Conventional Handbrake |
| Wheel Type | - | 17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design) |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 300 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 259 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 81 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | Y |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Solid Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre repair kit | Space Saver Spare |
| Tyre Type | - | 195/45 R17 |
| Wheel Diameter | 17 | 17 Inches |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Not Available |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Space Saver Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Standard |
| Wheel Material | - | 17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design) |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 17 Inches |
| Wheels | - | 17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design) |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers |
| Front Track Width | - | 1510 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1510 mm |
| Chassis Type | - | HEARTECT Sport Monocoque |
| Power Steering | - | Electric Power Assisted Sport Tuned (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | - | Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring — Sport Rate |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Coil Spring — Sport Rate |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Uprated 16mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Bilstein Sport Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Chassis Material | - | HEARTECT Sport Monocoque |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Bilstein Sport Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km | 147 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | Not Available |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Noise Level | - | 70 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | 95 RON Unleaded |
| Particulate Filter | - | Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | Not Independently Rated |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | Within Euro 5 Limits |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 147 |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 3 years/60000 km service plan | Not Included |
| Service Interval | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Approx Service Cost | - | Approx R2,500–R3,500 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | - | Not Included |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.7 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 10,000 km or 6 Months |
| First Service At | - | 1,000 km Inspection |
| Service Plan Duration | 3 years/60000 km service plan | Not Included |
| Service Plan Distance | 3 years/60000 km service plan | Not Included |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Underbody Rust Protection |
| Service Intervals | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | extended-range derivative | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 602900 ZAR | 493900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | extended-range derivative | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 602900 | 493900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 602900 | 493900 |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 5 |
| Warranty Years | 3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 5 |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 3 Years Anti-Corrosion |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Spec | DOLPHIN | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 7.0 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 9.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 5.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 7.0 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 0 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This DOLPHIN and Swift Sport 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 Swift Sport 50.
Efficiency index: DOLPHIN 90 vs Swift Sport 60.
Safety-equipment index: DOLPHIN 98 vs Swift Sport 87.
Practicality index: DOLPHIN 56 vs Swift Sport 50.
Ownership-cover index: DOLPHIN not separately scored vs Swift Sport 71.
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 13 points
DOLPHIN has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Swift Sport remains close.
Evidence leader
76
/100
Lead
13
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 13 points
63
#2
Swift Sport
89% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 87
Check
Performance 50
Performance
50
Efficiency
60
Safety
87
Practicality
50
Ownership
71
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
DOLPHIN +16
Efficiency
DOLPHIN +30
Safety
DOLPHIN +11
Practicality
DOLPHIN +6
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
Swift Sport
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
BYD DOLPHIN
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 63 pts for Swift Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, DOLPHIN leads. However, Swift Sport 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 Swift Sport 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.