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Mazda MX-30 vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or BYD Atto 3?

Mazda MX-30 vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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BYD Atto 3

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 425 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

Atto 3

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 considerably more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

MX-30

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, Mazda MX-30 is marginally lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 1,880 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers visibly more boot space – 490 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 3 carries clearly more – 530 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 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.

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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Mazda MX-30

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BYD Atto 3

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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
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
470 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,880 - 1,990 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
313 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
380 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
230 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
BYD
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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