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BYD Atto 3 vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or VW Transporter Transporter?

BYD Atto 3 vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Transporter Transporter is only slightly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,047 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is visibly more efficient: consuming 16.4 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 179 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers noticeably more torque with 560 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 145 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, VW Transporter Transporter is only slightly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 1,880 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 729 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 £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

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Marinos manolessos
21 Jun 2026, 19:22:18

More quicker better price better equipped rwd move

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 510 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,880 - 1,990 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
530 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 - 449 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
380 - 560 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
230 - 330 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
VW
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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