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BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen C5 X comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Citroen C5 X?

BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,488 £.

C5 X

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 substantially 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 C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen C5 X is visibly faster – reaching 211 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers significantly 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 C5 X is somewhat lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 234 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers somewhat more boot space – 545 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 X offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,640 L, about 302 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C5 X carries a bit more – 399 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 stands well ahead of its rival 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
36,900 - 39,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
211 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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