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BYD ATTO 2 vs Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Selected trimBoostChange trim214 mi · 51.1 kWh · £30,850
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD ATTO 2 leads on city driving, while the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross leads on family practicality, charging speed and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD ATTO 2 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
BYD
4.6
Citroën
5
Too close to call
Motorway Range
BYD
3.7
Citroën
4
Too close to call
FamilyCitroën
BYD
2.3
Citroën
3.5
ChargingCitroën
BYD
1.9
Citroën
3.5
Cost Per MileCitroën
BYD
6.1
Citroën
6.7
City DrivingBYD
BYD
7.3
Citroën
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
BYD ATTO 2
Boost
- 47 kW more power
- 5.0s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.4 m tighter turning circle
- 400 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30,850 | £25,115 (better) |
| Official range | 214 miles (better) | 190 miles |
| Boot space | 400 L | 460 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 26 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec (better) | 12.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD ATTO 2
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Length
BYD ATTO 24,310mm-85mm
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross4,395mm
Width
BYD ATTO 21,830mm-20mm
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross1,850mm
Height
BYD ATTO 21,675mm
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross1,660mm-15mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm (better) | 1,850 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,060 mm | 2,020 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m (better) | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare (better) | 550 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L | 460 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1340 L | 1600 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg (better) | 350 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD ATTO 2
- At 4,310 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.5 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD ATTO 2 Boost |  Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.39m+85mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.85m+20mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | 2.02m-40mm |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.66m-15mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.67m+52mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L | 460L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1340L | 1600L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m (better) | 10.9m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,590kg | 1,504kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg (better) | 350kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 51.1kWh (better) | 44kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 214 mi (better) | 190 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 82kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £30,850 | £25,115 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £30,850 (not eligible) | £23,615 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
* BYD ATTO 2: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
* Citroën ë-C3 Aircross: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 214 miles (better) | 190 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 178 miles (better) | 158 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 26 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 82 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 45.1 kWh (better) | 44 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard (better) | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec (better) | 12.9 sec |
| Power | 130 kW (better) | 83 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 125 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
BYD ATTO 2
Boost
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Max
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD ATTO 2 Boost
BYD ATTO 2 Boost
Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Max
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Max
Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3 AircrossMax |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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BYD ATTO 2
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Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD ATTO 2 worth the extra £5,735 over the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross?
The BYD ATTO 2 costs £5,735 more than the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. For that premium it adds 47 kW more power and a 5.0s quicker 0-62mph time. The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross is not just cheaper - it also offers 60 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross?
The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross is £5,735 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross comes out roughly £5,735 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD ATTO 2 and Citroën ë-C3 Aircross like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 178 miles for the BYD ATTO 2 and 158 miles for the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BYD ATTO 2 goes roughly 20 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross?
The two are within 20 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 570 mm of total clearance for the BYD ATTO 2 and about 550 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. The BYD ATTO 2 also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD ATTO 2 and 90% for the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .