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BYD Seal vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or BYD Atto 3?

BYD Seal vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

BYD Seal

  • moderately more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h

BYD Atto 3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Seal

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the BYD Seal costs 40,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 16 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal offers moderately more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 60 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

Atto 3

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 Seal offers moderately more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 449 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BYD Atto 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Seal 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 BYD Seal delivers moderately more torque with 670 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Seal

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 very slightly lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 1,907 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers very slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries visibly more – 473 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Seal

BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
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BYD Atto 3

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,800 mm
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
335 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
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
BYD
Is the BYD Seal offered with different drivetrains?

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

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