BYD Dolphin vs MG MG4

The BYD Dolphin starts from $29,990 before on-road costs, while the MG MG4 opens at $37,990. That makes the BYD Dolphin the more affordable entry point by $8,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $32,989 and $41,789 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BYD Dolphin and MG MG4 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG4 packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the BYD Dolphin.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Dolphin and 6 in the MG MG4.

The BYD Dolphin features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the MG MG4 gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG4 counters with power tailgate that the BYD Dolphin does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Dolphin uses a Electric producing 70kW and 180Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The MG MG4 responds with a Electric making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The MG MG4 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 70kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG4 is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 44.9kWh (BYD Dolphin) vs 51kWh (MG MG4), giving WLTP ranges of 340km and 350km. DC fast charging peaks at 60kW (BYD Dolphin) vs 140kW (MG MG4).

The BYD Dolphin measures 4,290mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 3mm longer than the MG MG4 at 4,287mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 308L in the BYD Dolphin and 363L in the MG MG4, giving the MG MG4 a 55L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Dolphin) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4). The MG MG4 has longer coverage.