Compare performance (449 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Kia Ceed?
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.
Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,943 £.
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 clearly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 309 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 Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers clearly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 307 Nm more.
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, Kia Ceed is considerably lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 527 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries noticeably more – 490 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.
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.
The BYD Atto 3 mixes quirky crossover styling with a cleverly packaged interior that feels more premium than its price suggests. Easy to drive, surprisingly practical and loaded with user-friendly tech, it's a strong choice for buyers who want an EV that's fun without being fussy.
detailsThe Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.
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Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
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Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
420 - 510 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,825 kg
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Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
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Trunk capacity
440 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,455 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,875 mm
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Width
1,800 mm
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Height
1,615 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
335 kg
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 449 HP
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
160 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
310 - 560 Nm
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
150 - 330 kW
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Kia
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