BYD Atto 3 FWD vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

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General Info

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €37990. The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €18790 on the used car market.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is a SUV, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is a Sedan.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Years of Production 2022-… 2019-2020
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China China, Germany, USA
Body Style SUV Sedan
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €37990 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €26985 €18790
GCC Score 5.9 6.1

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 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020).

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 354 km
Range (WLTP) 420 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 357 km 336 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 62 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 60.4 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.91 km/kWh 5.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) maxes out at 88 kW.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) 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 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 7 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 88 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 5 5.7

Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) is rear-wheel drive, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 208 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 279 hp
Motor Torque 310 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 6.1 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 225 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 5

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) has a longer body, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Length 4455 mm 4695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2050 mm 2088 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1875 mm 1850 mm
Height 1615 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020), but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1750 kg 1611 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 440 l 561 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1338 l 1235 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 5.1
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