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BYD Atto 3 vs Renault Twingo comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 82 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 Twingo?

BYD Atto 3 vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Renault Twingo

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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:

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 Twingo is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Twingo is visibly more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 16 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 248 km more than the Renault Twingo.

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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 BYD Atto 3 offers substantially more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 367 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 Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers significantly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 175 Nm. That’s about 385 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.

Seats: BYD Atto 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Twingo is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers noticeably more boot space – 440 L compared to 305 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 3 carries only slightly more – 335 kg compared to 320 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 is clearly superior 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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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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4.1 (1 Reviews)
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eb
18 Apr 2026, 11:35:24

A nice little 5‑CV petrol car that, unfortunately, is no longer sold new.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
301 - 320 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
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
60 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,026
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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