Kia Sportage vs BYD Atto 2 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 2 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27400 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 29700 £. That’s a price difference of around 2314 £.

As for range, the BYD Atto 2 performs clearly better – achieving up to 312 km, about 248 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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 Kia Sportage has a evident edge – offering 252 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.90 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 203 km/h, while the BYD Atto 2 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage pulls slightly stronger with 350 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Sportage is slight lighter – 1526 kg compared to 1570 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeable more room – 587 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 436 L more than the BYD Atto 2.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage noticeable takes the win – 580 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

All in all, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be is largely superior 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.