BYD Atto 3 vs MG ZS – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG ZS has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £, while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33400 £. That’s a price difference of around 15429 £.

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 slight edge – offering 204 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MG ZS performs a bit better – reaching 179 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 19 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 pulls clearly stronger with 310 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the MG ZS is evident lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1825 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG ZS offers barely noticeable more room – 443 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG ZS performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1457 L, which is about 119 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, MG ZS evident takes the win – 470 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Our conclusion: The MG ZS proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MG ZS is the better all-rounder in this comparison.