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BYD Atto 3 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Volvo XC60?

BYD Atto 3 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • very slightly more trunk space

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,771 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 428 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 Volvo XC60 offers marginally more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 449 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo XC60 is slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers noticeably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm more.

Atto 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 3 is very slightly lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers very slightly more boot space – 483 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,543 L, about 205 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries visibly more – 550 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 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
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Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Volvo
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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