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BYD Atto 3 vs BMW iX1 comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 42,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or BMW iX1?

BYD Atto 3 vs BMW iX1: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

BMW iX1

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Atto 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Atto 3 is visibly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the BMW iX1 costs 42,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,922 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW iX1 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 16 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW iX1 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 514 km, about 4 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

iX1

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 visibly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW iX1 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers somewhat more torque with 560 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 66 Nm more.

Atto 3

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, BYD Atto 3 is marginally lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW iX1 offers a bit more boot space – 490 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW iX1 carries visibly more – 495 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 is decisively ahead 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
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Delightful driver's car. Light-footed, quick, silent and sporty.
If the range could be improved, it would be absolutely top.
You do have to buy a few option packs to make it fun — expect to pay around 70 grand.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
42,300 - 55,200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
466 - 514 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
204 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
150 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
BMW
Is the BYD Atto 3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Atto 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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