BYD Atto 3 vs Mahindra Scorpio

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Mahindra Scorpio opens at $39,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $43,989 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 Mahindra Scorpio, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. 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 Mahindra Scorpio. 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 Mahindra Scorpio lines up making 129kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 129kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

For towing, the Mahindra Scorpio leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 / 150,000km (Mahindra Scorpio). The Mahindra Scorpio has longer coverage.