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BYD Atto 3 vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Volvo EX40?

BYD Atto 3 vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Volvo EX40

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more electric range
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD Atto 3 is slightly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,686 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 16.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 66 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

EX40

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Atto 3 offers marginally more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo EX40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers a bit more torque with 670 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 110 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 3 is barely lighter – 1,880 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers moderately more boot space – 490 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 3 carries barely more – 530 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 holds a solid overall lead 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 £38,600
Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 - 449 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 470 - 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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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Bent
16 May 2026, 19:14:01

Stable car and generally good build quality — but I hate the Google and infotainment systems, which both seem designed to irritate the user as much as possible.
I'm looking at a Toyota B4ZX AWD when the lease on my EX40 expires. I need to be able to tow 1,500 kg, but without going broke.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
Price
45,200 - 56,000 £
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
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 510 km
Electric Range
477 - 576 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
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 kg
Payload
430 - 480 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
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 560 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
230 - 330 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Volvo
Is the BYD Atto 3 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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