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BYD Atto 3 vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Polestar 4?

BYD Atto 3 vs Polestar 4: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.2 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Polestar 4

4.8 (13 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Atto 3 is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,495 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is barely more efficient: consuming 16.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 110 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

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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 Polestar 4 offers a bit more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 449 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BYD Atto 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 delivers moderately more torque with 686 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 126 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, BYD Atto 3 is moderately lighter – 1,880 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers only slightly more boot space – 526 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 3 carries somewhat more – 530 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 sits just 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.

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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 590 - 620 km
BYD Atto 3
Polestar 4

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 is an electric crossover that blends a distinctive, modern design with a comfortable, well-equipped cabin suited to everyday family use. It offers a relaxed, smooth driving feel and practical running costs, making it a sensible choice if you want an uncomplicated, value-focused EV.

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Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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BYD Atto 3
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
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
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 510 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,880 - 1,990 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
2,008 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
455 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 - 449 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 560 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
230 - 330 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 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
Polestar
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