BYD Atto 3 vs Toyota Corolla Cross

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Cross opens at $37,440. That makes the Toyota Corolla Cross the more affordable entry point by $2,550.

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 $41,184 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 Toyota Corolla Cross, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the BYD Atto 3 and Toyota Corolla Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 3 and 85% for the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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 5 in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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 Toyota Corolla Cross.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Corolla Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-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 Toyota Corolla Cross. The Toyota Corolla Cross 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 Toyota Corolla Cross offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the BYD Atto 3 and 2-zone in the Toyota Corolla Cross.

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 Toyota Corolla Cross responds with a Petrol making 145kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 2.1s 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, 5mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Cross at 4,460mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 487L in the Toyota Corolla Cross, giving the Toyota Corolla Cross a 47L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Atto 3 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg 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 (Toyota Corolla Cross). The BYD Atto 3 has longer coverage.