Fiat 500 vs BYD Atto 2 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21400 £, while the BYD Atto 2 costs 27400 £. That’s a price difference of around 6000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the BYD Atto 2 with 16 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh.

As for range, the Fiat 500 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 331 km, about 19 km more than the BYD Atto 2.

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 Atto 2 has a distinct edge – offering 177 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 2 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Atto 2 performs slight better – reaching 160 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 2 pulls noticeable stronger with 290 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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

Seats: BYD Atto 2 offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Fiat 500 is slightly lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1570 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Atto 2 offers significantly more room – 400 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BYD Atto 2 performs clearly better – up to 1340 L, which is about 790 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, BYD Atto 2 clearly perceptible takes the win – 410 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

All in all, the BYD Atto 2 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.