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BYD Atto 3 vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Leapmotor B05?

BYD Atto 3 vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.2 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly 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 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.

Leapmotor B05 is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor B05 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 28 km more than the Leapmotor B05.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 231 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 Leapmotor B05 takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers significantly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Atto 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor B05 is very slightly lighter – 1,775 kg compared to 1,880 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers markedly more boot space – 490 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 3 carries noticeably more – 530 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 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

4.2 (6 Reviews)
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
Price
23,900 - 27,300 £
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
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 510 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,880 - 1,990 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
530 kg
Payload
363 - 370 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 - 449 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 560 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
230 - 330 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Leapmotor
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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