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BYD ATTO 2 vs Citroën ë-C3
Selected trimBoostChange trim214 mi · 51.1 kWh · £30,850
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD ATTO 2 leads on motorway range and running costs, while the Citroën ë-C3 leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD ATTO 2 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Citroën ë-C3 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BYD ATTO 2 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
BYD
4.6
Citroën
4.8
Too close to call
Motorway RangeBYD
BYD
3.7
Citroën
1.9
Cost Per MileBYD
BYD
6.1
Citroën
3.4
City DrivingCitroën
BYD
7.3
Citroën
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
BYD ATTO 2
Boost
- 80 miles more WLTP range
- 90 litres more boot space
- 52 kW faster rapid charging
- 47 kW more power
- 3.7s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30,850 | £19,995 (better) |
| Official range | 214 miles (better) | 134 miles |
| Boot space | 400 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 36 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec (better) | 11.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD ATTO 2
Citroën ë-C3
Length
BYD ATTO 24,310mm
Citroën ë-C34,015mm-295mm
Width
BYD ATTO 21,830mm
Citroën ë-C31,755mm-75mm
Height
BYD ATTO 21,675mm
Citroën ë-C31,577mm-98mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,015 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm | 1,755 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,060 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,577 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m (better) | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare | 645 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1340 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
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
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD ATTO 2 Boost |  Citroën ë-C3 Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.01m-295mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.75m-75mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | Not available |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.58m-98mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.54m-80mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1340L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m (better) | 10.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,590kg | 1,413kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 51.1kWh (better) | 30kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 214 mi (better) | 134 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 82kW (better) | 30kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £30,850 | £19,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £30,850 (not eligible) | £18,495 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
* 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: 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-C3Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 214 miles (better) | 134 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 178 miles (better) | 94 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 36 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 82 kW (better) | 30 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 165 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 45.1 kWh (better) | 29.8 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Citroën ë-C3Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec (better) | 11.6 sec |
| Power | 130 kW (better) | 83 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 120 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BYD ATTO 2
Boost
Citroën ë-C3
Urban Range
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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 Urban Range
Citroën ë-C3 Urban Range
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-C3Urban Range |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD ATTO 2 worth the extra £10,855 over the Citroën ë-C3?
The BYD ATTO 2 costs £10,855 more than the Citroën ë-C3. For that premium it adds 80 miles more WLTP range, 52 kW faster peak rapid charging and 90 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the BYD ATTO 2 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Citroën ë-C3?
The Citroën ë-C3 is £10,855 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 comes out roughly £10,735 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 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 178 miles for the BYD ATTO 2 and 94 miles for the Citroën ë-C3 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BYD ATTO 2 goes roughly 85 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Citroën ë-C3?
The Citroën ë-C3 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 75 mm narrower than the BYD ATTO 2. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 645 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C3 and about 570 mm of total clearance for the BYD ATTO 2.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Citroën ë-C3?
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. 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 .