BYD Atto 3 vs Hyundai Tucson

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Tucson opens at $29,290. That makes the Hyundai Tucson the more affordable entry point by $10,700.

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 $32,219 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.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BYD Atto 3, against 1 on the Hyundai Tucson.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Atto 3 and 6 in the Hyundai Tucson.

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 7-inch display and 3.5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai Tucson. The Hyundai Tucson counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 In-line 4 cyl. Nu 2.0L GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection), 16-valve DOHC (HLA), 2-step variable induction system making 122kW and 205Nm, paired to a 6-speed manual driving the front wheels.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 122kW. 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, 25mm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson at 4,480mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 488L in the Hyundai Tucson, giving the Hyundai Tucson a 48L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Tucson leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 850kg 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 / 999,999km (Hyundai Tucson). The BYD Atto 3 has longer coverage.