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BYD Atto 3 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or VW ID.5?

BYD Atto 3 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space

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.

BYD Atto 3 is slightly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,411 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.7 kWh/100km compared to 16 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers barely more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 49 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

ID.5

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 clearly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.5 is moderately 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 VW ID.5 delivers slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 119 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, BYD Atto 3 is barely lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers somewhat more boot space – 549 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,561 L, about 223 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries markedly more – 549 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 214 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 has only a minor advantage 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 £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
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VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
517 - 549 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
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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