Global EV Comparison: BYD Atto 3 FWD vs Atto 2 Active FWD

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
Share:

Struggling to Decide? Let AI Help!

Instantly compare key specs and get tailored insights to find your ideal EV.
Just a sec! AI is comparing every detail for you...

Your AI Summary Is Ready!

General Info

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €37990. The BYD Atto 2 Active FWD (2025-…) is announced, but not yet in production.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD BYD Atto 2 Active FWD
Years of Production 2022-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Announced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €37990 €35000
Price Europe (Used) €26985 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 5.8 5.7

Range and Efficiency

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Atto 2 Active FWD (2025-…).

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD BYD Atto 2 Active FWD
Range (WLTP) 420 km 312 km
Range (GCC) 357 km 265 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 62 kWh 47 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 60.4 kWh 45.1 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km 17 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.91 km/kWh 5.88 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 5.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 110 kW, while the BYD Atto 2 Active FWD (2025-…) maxes out at 88 kW.

The BYD Atto 2 Active FWD (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is limited to 7 kW.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD BYD Atto 2 Active FWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 7 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 110 kW 88 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5 5.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD BYD Atto 2 Active FWD
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 130 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 174 hp
Motor Torque 310 Nm 290 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 7.9 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.3

Dimensions

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is longer and wider, but the BYD Atto 2 Active FWD (2025-…) is taller.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD BYD Atto 2 Active FWD
Length 4455 mm 4310 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2050 mm 2060 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1875 mm 1830 mm
Height 1615 mm 1675 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2620 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Atto 2 Active FWD (2025-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD BYD Atto 2 Active FWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1750 kg - Curb Weight
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 440 l 400 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1338 l 1340 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 6.1
Comparison list
2 cars
Let's Compare
Comparison list cleared