BYD Qin Plus 2026 vs BYD Dolphin 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
BYD Qin Plus 2026 costs about 3,193 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| BYD Qin Plus 2026 | BYD Dolphin 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 57,925 SAR (965 SAR per month) | 61,119 SAR (1,019 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 1,677 SAR | 850 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,398 SAR – 3,495 SAR | 1,598 SAR – 3,995 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 39,151 SAR (56%) | 44,148 SAR (55%) |
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
| Beseyat Score /100 | 79 | 68 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 69,900 SAR – 72,900 SAR | 79,900 SAR – 89,900 SAR ~ |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Plug-in hybrid | Electric |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 197 hp | 204 hp |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | 60.5 kWh |
| Electric range | — | 427 km |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Transmission | CVT | Single-speed (EV) · 1 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 26.0 km/L | — |
| Tank capacity | 48 L | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,765 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,837 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot capacity | 450 L | 345 L |
| Weight | 1,560 kg | 1,658 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | — | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 3
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, BYD Qin Plus 2026 or BYD Dolphin 2026?
BYD Qin Plus 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 69,900 SAR versus 79,900 SAR for BYD Dolphin 2026 — a difference of about 10,000 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 1,677 SAR for BYD Qin Plus 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: BYD Qin Plus 2026 between 1,398 SAR and 3,495 SAR, and BYD Dolphin 2026 between 1,598 SAR and 3,995 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
BYD Qin Plus 2026 scores 79/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 68/100 for BYD Dolphin 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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