MG MG4 vs BYD Dolphin

The MG MG4 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Dolphin opens at $29,990. 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 $41,789 and $32,989 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 MG MG4 and BYD Dolphin 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 6 in the MG MG4 and 7 in the BYD Dolphin.

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

The MG MG4 stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the BYD Dolphin. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MG MG4 uses a Electric producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The BYD Dolphin responds with a Electric making 70kW and 180Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 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: 51kWh (MG MG4) vs 44.9kWh (BYD Dolphin), giving WLTP ranges of 350km and 340km. DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (MG MG4) vs 60kW (BYD Dolphin).

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

Boot space is 363L in the MG MG4 and 308L in the BYD Dolphin, 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: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG4) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Dolphin). The MG MG4 has longer coverage.