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BYD Atto 3 vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Dacia Spring?

BYD Atto 3 vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Spring is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,077 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 285 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 102 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers significantly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 423 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: BYD Atto 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,880 kg. The difference is around 810 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers markedly more boot space – 490 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 3 carries considerably more – 530 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 256 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 £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

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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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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4.7 (4 Reviews)
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 510 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,880 - 1,990 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
530 kg
Payload
274 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 - 449 HP
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 560 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
230 - 330 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Dacia
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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