BYD Atto 3 vs Honda CR-V

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda CR-V opens at $39,900. That makes the Honda CR-V the more affordable entry point by $90.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $43,890 respectively.

The BYD Atto 3 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda CR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the BYD Atto 3 and Honda CR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 3 and 88% for the Honda CR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Atto 3 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Honda CR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Atto 3 and 11 in the Honda CR-V.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Honda CR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 stands out with Dirac audio that you will not find on the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Atto 3 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Honda CR-V lines up making 140kW and 243Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 249mm shorter than the Honda CR-V at 4,704mm (2,701mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 561L in the Honda CR-V, giving the Honda CR-V a 121L advantage.

For towing, the Honda CR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3) vs 5 years (Honda CR-V). The BYD Atto 3 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda CR-V).