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smart #1 vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or BYD Atto 3?

smart #1 vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

smart #1

  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

BYD Atto 3

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  • marginally more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

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

#1

Costs and Efficiency:

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

smart #1 is marginally cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 70 km more than the smart #1.

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 marginally more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the smart #1 is a bit 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 smart #1 delivers barely more torque with 584 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 24 Nm more.

#1

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, smart #1 is only slightly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers visibly more boot space – 440 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Atto 3 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,338 L, about 352 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries visibly more – 470 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 is slightly ahead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 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
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Payload
425 - 470 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
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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