BYD Atto 3 vs Dacia Duster – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Duster has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33400 £. That’s a price difference of around 17143 £.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Atto 3 has a distinctly edge – offering 204 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

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

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Duster performs a bit better – reaching 180 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 pulls visibly stronger with 310 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Dacia Duster is clearly lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1825 kg. The difference is around 474 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers somewhat more room – 517 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs a touch better – up to 1609 L, which is about 271 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Duster noticeably takes the win – 430 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

All in all, the Dacia Duster shows itself to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.