BYD Dolphin vs Citroen C3 Aircross
| Spec | BYD Dolphin2024 | Citroen C3 Aircross2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (OTR) | £22,990 | £21,590 |
| Power | 95 bhp | 100 bhp |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 205 Nm |
| 0–60 mph | 12.3 secs | 11 secs |
| Top Speed | 93 mph | 117 mph |
| MPG (combined) | — | 50.4 mpg |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | 129 g/km |
| Boot Space | 345 litres | 460 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 1520 kg | 1235 kg |
| Engine | Electric | 1.2L |
| Transmission | Single-speed Auto | 6-speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Insurance Group | 15 | 12 |
| Annual Tax | £0 | £165 |
| Euro NCAP | 5 / 5 stars | 5 / 5 stars |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
Running Costs Calculator
Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.
| Over 3 years | BYD Dolphin | Citroen C3 Aircross |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel / energy | £2,314 | £3,843 |
| Road tax (VED) | £0 | £495 |
| Insurance (est.) | £2,895 | £2,526 |
| Depreciation (est.) | £9,196 | £8,636 |
| Total cost | £14,405 | £15,500 |
How these numbers are calculated
- Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
- EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
- Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
- Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
- Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.