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BYD Atto 3 vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Renault Scénic?

BYD Atto 3 vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Scénic

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Atto 3 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,208 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Scénic. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 88 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

Scénic

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 considerably 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Scénic is very slightly faster – reaching 170 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers clearly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 260 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, Renault Scénic is only slightly lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers moderately more boot space – 545 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Scénic offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,670 L, about 332 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries markedly more – 518 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 183 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
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Reviews BYD Atto 3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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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
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
420 - 598 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Renault
Is the BYD Atto 3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Atto 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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