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BYD Atto 3 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or VW Tiguan?

BYD Atto 3 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 158 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 384 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

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 clearly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 177 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 VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is noticeably faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 560 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 160 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, VW Tiguan is a bit lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers visibly more boot space – 652 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 148 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries noticeably more – 533 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 198 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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Reviews BYD Atto 3

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VW Tiguan

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 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
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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