Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD vs BYD Dolphin Comfort

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD 7.4 s Runner-up: 11.8 s
Range winner Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD 440 km Runner-up: 340 km
Power winner Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD 204 hp Runner-up: 95 hp
Cargo winner Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD 435 L Runner-up: 345 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD against the 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort. Both belong to the hatchback class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.4 seconds, compared with 11.8 seconds for 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort. 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has the higher listed output at 204 hp; 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort is rated at 95 hp, a difference of 109 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD at 283 Nm and 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort at 180 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD carries the longer listed range at 440 km, against 340 km for 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort. 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort has the lower recorded consumption at 13.2 kWh/100km; 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is listed at 14.7 kWh/100km. 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 101 kW, compared with 60 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 435 litres versus 345 litres, a difference of 90 litres. 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is 140 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD2026 BYD Dolphin Comfort2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.4 s11.8 s
Top Speed170 km/h150 km/h
Power204 hp95 hp
Torque283 Nm180 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range440 km340 km
Battery58.3 kWh44.9 kWh
Efficiency14.7 kWh/100km13.2 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging101 kW60 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,430 mm4,290 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm150 mm
Cargo435 L345 L
Curb Weight1,736 kg1,520 kg
Towing500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m10.2 m
Starting MSRP$28,990

Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD vs BYD Dolphin Comfort questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.4 seconds, versus 11.8 seconds for 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has the higher listed top speed at 170 km/h (106 mph), compared with 150 km/h (93 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has more power at 204 hp, a 109 hp advantage over 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort.

Which has more range, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has the longer listed range at 440 km (273 miles), versus 340 km (211 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has the larger listed battery at 58.3 kWh, compared with 44.9 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD has more listed cargo space at 435 litres (15.4 cu ft), versus 345 litres (12.2 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD is heavier at 1,736 kg (3,827 lb), while 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort is listed at 1,520 kg (3,351 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD or the 2025 BYD Dolphin Comfort?

2026 Kia EV4 Standard Range FWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.