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BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen Spacetourer comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Citroen Spacetourer?

BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen Spacetourer: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.3 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Citroen Spacetourer

  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen Spacetourer is very slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,480 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is considerably more efficient: consuming 16.4 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen Spacetourer. That’s a difference of about 7.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 159 km more than the Citroen Spacetourer.

Spacetourer

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 significantly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 269 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 Spacetourer takes 11 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 560 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 160 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.

Seats: Citroen Spacetourer offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 3 is only slightly lighter – 1,880 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Spacetourer offers significantly more boot space – 2,011 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 1,521 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Spacetourer carries substantially more – 914 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 384 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 £38,600
Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 - 449 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 470 - 510 km
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Reviews BYD Atto 3

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Marinos manolessos
21 Jun 2026, 19:22:18

More quicker better price better equipped rwd move

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BERNARD
17 Apr 2026, 12:36:55

It seems to better meet my expectations when it comes to fuel economy and overall efficiency.

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The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
Price
35,100 - 44,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 510 km
Electric Range
219 - 351 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,880 - 1,990 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,211 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 kg
Payload
877 - 914 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 - 449 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 560 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
230 - 330 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
BYD
Brand
Citroen
Is the BYD Atto 3 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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