BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen C3 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £, while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33400 £. That’s a price difference of around 19715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Atto 3: with 16 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.60 kWh.

As for range, the BYD Atto 3 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 420 km, about 96 km more than the Citroen C3.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 204 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 performs a bit better – reaching 183 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 pulls distinct stronger with 310 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Citroen C3 is decisively lighter – 1226 kg compared to 1825 kg. The difference is around 599 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers noticeable more room – 440 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BYD Atto 3 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1338 L, which is about 118 L more than the Citroen C3.

When it comes to payload, Citroen C3 clearly perceptible takes the win – 423 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Our conclusion: The Citroen C3 proves to be barely ahead and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Citroen C3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.