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VW ID.4 vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.4 or BYD Atto 3?

VW ID.4 vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

VW ID.4

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • barely more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

ID.4

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Atto 3 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the VW ID.4 costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,152 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.4 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 16 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.4 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 569 km, about 59 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

Atto 3

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 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.4 is slightly 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 VW ID.4 delivers slightly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 119 Nm more.

ID.4

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 terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 3 is barely lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 1,975 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.4 offers slightly more boot space – 543 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,575 L, about 237 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.4 carries visibly more – 551 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.4 sits just ahead overall 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 £34,600
ID.4

VW ID.4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 356 - 569 km
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Reviews VW ID.4

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Tore
1 Mar 2026, 23:15:24

An ID.4 with 340 hp is not comparable to the Aiways U5! The U5 only has 204 hp! The ID.4’s boot is too small, rear legroom is too tight, no frunk, and it’s a bit confusing…

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Kenneth Kjeldsen
13 Dec 2025, 11:57:52

I have an ID.4 GTX and it drives like a dream — loads of extra power, sits well on the road, high seating position, quiet. I can see other cars have bigger screens, but mine works fine.

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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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BYD Atto 3

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 47,200 £
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,975 - 2,248 kg
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
543 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,582 - 4,584 mm
Length
4,455 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,619 - 1,634 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,575 L
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Payload
515 - 551 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
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the VW ID.4?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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