Compare the BYD Atto 2 vs Kia EV3
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both cars can annoy you with their driver alerts: the BYD Atto 2's driver assistance tech bongs at you far too much, while the Kia EV3 has an almost infuriating cacophony of beeps the entire time you are driving. When travelling, the Kia's adaptive cruise control helps take the sting out of long journeys, but the BYD's system is not very pleasant, bouncing you from white line to white line, especially around high-speed bends. Ahead of the wheel, the EV3 has a driver's screen that is big and clear, whereas the Atto 2's digital display is tricky to read, with a small font that is not very legible at a quick glance. In the back, the Atto 2 offers enough room for three adults to sit side-by-side with little complaints, while the EV3 is a little narrow to squeeze three adults in for long periods.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 400 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,340 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,310 mm x 1,830 mm x 1,675 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,310 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,575 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 500 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 51.1 kWh | Battery size 58.3 kWh Best |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 130kW 51kWh Auto | Engine name 150kW 58.3kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 177 BHP | Engine size Electric • 201 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.9 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 51.1 kWh | Battery size 58.3 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 400 litres | Boot (seats up) 460 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,340 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,310 mm | Length 4,310 mm |
| Width 1,830 mm | Width 1,850 mm |
| Height 1,675 mm | Height 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.62 m | Wheelbase — |
| Turning circle 10.8 m | Turning circle 10.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.