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Audi A3 Sportback vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or BYD Atto 3?

Audi A3 Sportback vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A3 Sportback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,420 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 369 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

Atto 3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Atto 3 offers a bit more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BYD Atto 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback is noticeably faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 77 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers moderately more torque with 560 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is markedly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers somewhat more boot space – 440 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Atto 3 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,338 L, about 238 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Sportback carries clearly more – 480 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £33,400
Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 449 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 420 - 510 km
Audi A3 Sportback
BYD Atto 3

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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 mixes quirky crossover styling with a cleverly packaged interior that feels more premium than its price suggests. Easy to drive, surprisingly practical and loaded with user-friendly tech, it's a strong choice for buyers who want an EV that's fun without being fussy.

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Audi A3 Sportback
BYD Atto 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 56,600 £
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,352 - 4,353 mm
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,441 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
335 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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