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VW ID.7 Touring vs BYD Atto 2 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (47,100 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.7 Touring or BYD Atto 2?

VW ID.7 Touring vs BYD Atto 2: Key differences

VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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BYD Atto 2

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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

ID.7 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Atto 2 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,213 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is slightly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 2. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 259 km more than the BYD Atto 2.

Atto 2

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 VW ID.7 Touring offers markedly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 128 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the BYD Atto 2 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 369 Nm more.

ID.7 Touring

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 2 is clearly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 681 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers visibly more boot space – 605 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 2 carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 584 - 689 km
VW ID.7 Touring
BYD Atto 2

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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BYD Atto 2

The BYD Atto 2 is a stylish compact electric SUV that blends bold exterior design with a roomy, tech-focused interior, making it well suited to daily driving and urban life. It delivers a comfortable ride and practical features that will appeal to buyers looking for a modern, user-friendly EV.

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VW ID.7 Touring
BYD Atto 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Price
30,800 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Electric Range
40 - 430 km
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 72 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,720 kg
Trunk capacity
605 L
Trunk capacity
425 - 450 L
Length
4,961 mm
Length
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Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
459 - 465 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
166 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
122 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
Brand
VW
Brand
BYD
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