BYD Dolphin 2026 vs BYD Seal 6 DM-i 2026

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BYD Seal 6 DM-i
🏆 Beseyat pick BYD Seal 6 DM-i
75/100 Beseyat Score

BYD Seal 6 DM-i — most powerful, biggest boot

BYD Dolphin 68
BYD Seal 6 DM-i 75
best value · BYD Dolphin most powerful · BYD Seal 6 DM-i most efficient · BYD Dolphin safest · BYD Dolphin biggest boot · BYD Seal 6 DM-i

The true 5-year cost estimate

BYD Dolphin 2026 costs about 9,039 SAR less to own over 5 years.

BYD Dolphin 2026 BYD Seal 6 DM-i 2026
Estimated 5-year total cost 61,119 SAR (1,019 SAR per month) 70,158 SAR (1,169 SAR per month)
Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) 850 SAR 1,744 SAR
Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) 1,598 SAR – 3,995 SAR 1,740 SAR – 4,350 SAR
Projected value after 3 years (retention) 44,148 SAR (55%) 48,724 SAR (56%)

All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03

Best value per row is highlighted
BYD Dolphin
BYD Dolphin
2026
79,900 SAR~
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BYD Seal 6 DM-i
BYD Seal 6 DM-i
2026
86,990 SAR
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Beseyat Score /100 68 75
Price & ownership
Price range 79,900 SAR – 89,900 SAR ~ 86,990 SAR – 94,990 SAR
Engine
Fuel type Electric Plug-in hybrid
Displacement 1.5 L
Cylinders 4
Power 204 hp 212 hp
Torque 310 Nm 210 Nm
Battery capacity 60.5 kWh 19.0 kWh
Electric range 427 km 105 km
Performance
0–100 km/h 7.0 s 8.5 s
Top speed 160 km/h 180 km/h
Transmission Single-speed (EV) · 1 CVT
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive (FWD) Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Fuel economy
Fuel economy 25.0 km/L
Tank capacity 65 L
Dimensions
Length 4,290 mm 4,840 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,875 mm
Height 1,570 mm 1,495 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,790 mm
Boot capacity 345 L 491 L
Weight 1,658 kg 1,765 kg
Ground clearance
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 4
Safety
Airbags 6 6
NCAP rating ★★★★★
ADAS systems 4
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Lane keep assist
  • Blind spot monitoring
3
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Lane centering
Features
Key features
  • Blade LFP battery with strong thermal stability
  • 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
  • Vehicle-to-load power output
  • Heat pump climate system
  • DM-i super hybrid with long combined range
  • Blade LFP battery
  • Rotating touchscreen
  • Very low fuel bills
Warranty
Warranty 6 years / 150,000 km 6 years / 150,000 km

FAQs about this comparison

Which is cheaper, BYD Dolphin 2026 or BYD Seal 6 DM-i 2026?

BYD Dolphin 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 79,900 SAR versus 86,990 SAR for BYD Seal 6 DM-i 2026 — a difference of about 7,090 SAR (list prices; offers vary).

Which costs less in fuel?

At 20,000 km per year, BYD Dolphin 2026 costs roughly 850 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 1,744 SAR for BYD Seal 6 DM-i 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).

Roughly how much is the insurance premium?

Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: BYD Dolphin 2026 between 1,598 SAR and 3,995 SAR, and BYD Seal 6 DM-i 2026 between 1,740 SAR and 4,350 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.

Which scores higher on Beseyat?

BYD Seal 6 DM-i 2026 scores 75/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 68/100 for BYD Dolphin 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).

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