BYD Atto 3 vs Hyundai Tucson

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Tucson opens at $38,900. That makes the Hyundai Tucson the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

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 $42,790 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 Hyundai Tucson, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the BYD Atto 3 and Hyundai Tucson hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 3 and 86% for the Hyundai Tucson.

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 4 in the Hyundai Tucson.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Tucson gets a 12.3-inch display and 4-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 Hyundai Tucson. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Atto 3 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai Tucson offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the BYD Atto 3 and 2-zone in the Hyundai Tucson.

The BYD Atto 3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Hyundai Tucson responds with a Petrol making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 1.3s 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, 185mm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson at 4,640mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Tucson generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 539L in the Hyundai Tucson, giving the Hyundai Tucson a 99L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Tucson leads with a 1,650kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 900kg 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 (Hyundai Tucson). The BYD Atto 3 has longer coverage.