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BYD Atto 3 vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Renault Express?

BYD Atto 3 vs Renault Express: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Express

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter

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

Atto 3

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.

Renault Express is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,295 £.

Express

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 significantly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Express is only slightly faster – reaching 167 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

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

Atto 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BYD Atto 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is clearly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 529 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Express offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,300 L, about 1,962 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries significantly more – 700 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 365 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 £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
Renault Express

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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BYD Atto 3
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 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
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Renault
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