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Nissan Ariya vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or BYD Atto 3?

Nissan Ariya vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • barely more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space

BYD Atto 3

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  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

Ariya

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is moderately more efficient: consuming 16 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers barely more range – reaching up to 531 km, about 21 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

Atto 3

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 BYD Atto 3 offers only slightly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Ariya is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers very slightly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Ariya

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, BYD Atto 3 is only slightly lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 1,980 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers marginally more boot space – 468 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Ariya offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,350 L, about 12 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Ariya carries visibly more – 420 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 has only a minor advantage 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 £33,400
Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 449 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 420 - 510 km
Nissan Ariya
BYD Atto 3

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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 mixes quirky crossover styling with a cleverly packaged interior that feels more premium than its price suggests. Easy to drive, surprisingly practical and loaded with user-friendly tech, it's a strong choice for buyers who want an EV that's fun without being fussy.

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Nissan Ariya
BYD Atto 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,300 - 54,800 £
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
5
Curb weight
1,980 - 2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,595 mm
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,280 - 1,350 L
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Payload
363 - 420 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
BYD
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