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BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen C3 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Citroen C3 Aircross?

BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen C3 Aircross: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Atto 3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 Aircross is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,229 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is barely more efficient: consuming 16 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 110 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

C3 Aircross

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 considerably more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 304 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Atto 3 is slightly faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers clearly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Atto 3

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is visibly lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 513 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers only slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 262 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries noticeably more – 462 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 is far ahead 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
BYD Atto 3
Citroen C3 Aircross

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroën C3 Aircross is a cheeky compact SUV that trades bland conformity for playful French character and clever practicality, ideal if you want a car with personality. It soaks up city life with a comfortable ride, inventive cabin tricks and a look that turns heads without asking for attention.

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BYD Atto 3
Citroen C3 Aircross

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
407 - 462 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
143 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Citroen
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