Compare performance (449 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,209 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is slightly more efficient: consuming 16.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace City Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 173 km more than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van.
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 136 HP. That’s roughly 313 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 Toyota Proace City Compact Van takes 11.1 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.
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.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is markedly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,880 kg. The difference is around 522 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries substantially more – 921 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 391 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
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Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
470 - 510 km
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Electric Range
337 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
3 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,880 - 1,990 kg
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Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
530 kg
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
313 - 449 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
380 - 560 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
230 - 330 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Toyota
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