Audi A3 vs BYD Atto 2
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi A3 scores higher, 75 vs 72
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 11 Nov 2026, price 4 Oct 2026
Audi A3
20 of 27 standard · 1 not offered · 6 no dataFrom
$54,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Liftback
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol MHEV
- Power
- 110kW
- Economy
- 5.3 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 380L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 72, but the BYD Atto 2 is $22,810 cheaper
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BYD Atto 2
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 12 no dataFrom
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 130kW
- Energy use
- 16.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 380L
BYD Australia offer: Bonus offer, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Offer from BYD Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$54,800RRP
- with the BYD Atto 2's standard kit: $54,800 (nothing to add)
$31,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi A3 35 TFSI S line Sportback
$54,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $230 a week in repayments ($54,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
BYD Atto 2 Dynamic
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $125 a week in repayments ($31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BYD Atto 2 starts $22,810 lower on RRP.
The BYD Atto 2 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi A3 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the BYD Atto 2 at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BYD Atto 2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BYD Atto 2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Audi A3 and 6 on the BYD Atto 2.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi A3
- REC-005771 · published 12 Sep 2023Due to an installation defect, the internal fuse box wiring harness may become loose.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2023
- REC-000030 · published 5 Nov 2020Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmission’s pressure accumulator can occur.Year range on the notice: 2011 - 2012
- REC-000031 · published 6 May 2020Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmissions pressure accumulator can occur.Year range on the notice: 2007 - 2016
- 6 more on the model page.
BYD Atto 2
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
45.1kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 82kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 82kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi A3 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Atto 2 gets a 10.1-inch display and 8.8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi A3 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the BYD Atto 2. The BYD Atto 2 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi A3 gets leather upholstery while the BYD Atto 2 offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi A3 uses a Petrol MHEV producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.
The BYD Atto 2 responds with a Electric making 130kW and 290Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.
The BYD Atto 2 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BYD Atto 2 is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi A3 measures 4,352mm long on a 2,635mm wheelbase, 42mm longer than the BYD Atto 2 at 4,310mm (2,620mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A3 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 380L in the Audi A3 and 380L in the BYD Atto 2.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BYD Atto 2's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi A3 costs about $1,511 a year (5.3 L/100km) and electricity for the BYD Atto 2 about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi A3) and 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2).
Where each one leads
The Audi A3: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the BYD Atto 2.
The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $54,800), more power (130kW against 110kW) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Verdict
Audi A3 scores higher, 75 vs 72
The Audi A3 scores 75 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 0 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Audi A3 ahead by 25 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 11 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Audi A3, 6 on the BYD Atto 2.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the BYD Atto 2 at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BYD Atto 2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi A3 and BYD Atto 2?
The BYD Atto 2 is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi A3 by $22,810.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi A3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BYD Atto 2, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which can tow the most?
The Audi A3 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The BYD Atto 2 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The BYD Atto 2 makes the most power at 130kW. The BYD Atto 2 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.9s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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