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BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Citroen C4?

BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen C4: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • moderately 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:

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 C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,858 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 16 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 83 km more than the Citroen C4.

C4

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Atto 3 offers considerably more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 293 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Atto 3 is barely faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers substantially more torque with 560 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 290 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, Citroen C4 is noticeably lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 422 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers moderately more boot space – 510 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,360 L, about 22 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries somewhat more – 406 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
BYD
Brand
Citroen
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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