BYD Atto 3 vs Kia Sorento

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sorento opens at $51,380. That makes the BYD Atto 3 the more affordable entry point by $11,390.

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 $56,518 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 Kia Sorento, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Atto 3 and 7 in the Kia Sorento.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-inch digital dash, while the Kia Sorento gets a 8-inch display and 4-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and Dirac audio that you will not find on the Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 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 Kia Sorento offers cloth.

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 7.3 seconds.

The Kia Sorento responds with a Petrol making 200kW and 332Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Kia Sorento has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 0.7s 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, 360mm shorter than the Kia Sorento at 4,815mm (2,815mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sorento generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 179L in the Kia Sorento, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 261L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.