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Background grid BYD Dolphin Surf Hatchback 2023-present Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 2002-2007
Spec height1 1.59 m 2 
+ 14 cm
1 1.45 m Spec height1
+ 2.3 cm 2
2 1.72 m Spec width2
+ 18.3 cm 1 1.903 m Spec width2
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Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 2002 - 2007
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Volkswagen
Phaeton
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2007
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
BYD Dolphin Surf 5-door Hatchback 2023 - present
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BYD
Dolphin Surf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2023 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Phaeton (3D) Sedan 2002 vs. BYD Dolphin Surf (EQE) 5-door Hatchback 2023


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Phaeton (3D) Sedan 2002 is 18.3 cm wider and 14 cm lower compared to BYD Dolphin Surf (EQE) 5-door Hatchback 2023. It has 2.3 cm less ground clearance and offers 52% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
+4
Size class
Mini
505.5 cm
+106.5
Length
399 cm
190.3 cm
+18.3
Width2
172 cm
212.9 cm
+15.9
Width incl. mirrors
197 cm
145 cm
Height1
159 cm
+14
288.1 cm
+38.1
Wheelbase
250 cm
12.8 cm
Ground clearance3
15.1 cm
+2.3
1995 kg
+55%
Weight4,6
1294 kg
-- km
Range max.
322 km
5
+1
Seats max.
4
500 l
+63%
Cargo volume EU4
308 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1037 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 58250
+154%
Price EU7
€ 22990
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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