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BYD Atto 3 vs Kia Ceed comparison

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?

BYD Atto 3 vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia Ceed

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter

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.

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 £.

Ceed

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 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.

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.

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.

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 £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
BYD Atto 3
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Atto 3

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.

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Kia Ceed

The 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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BYD Atto 3
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 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
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,455 mm
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Kia
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