Suzuki e Vitara vs BYD Atto 3

The Suzuki e Vitara starts from $42,700 before on-road costs, while the BYD Atto 3 opens at $39,990. That makes the BYD Atto 3 the more affordable entry point by $2,710.

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 $46,970 and $43,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The BYD Atto 3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Suzuki e Vitara. Adult occupant protection scored 77% for the Suzuki e Vitara and 91% for the BYD Atto 3.

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 0 in the Suzuki e Vitara.

Both include the essentials: 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.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 3 counters with Dirac audio that the Suzuki e Vitara does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Suzuki e Vitara uses a Electric Motor producing 106kW and 193Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The BYD Atto 3 has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 106kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 3 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49kWh (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3), giving WLTP ranges of 344km and 345km. DC fast charging peaks at 129kW (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 70kW (BYD Atto 3).

The Suzuki e Vitara measures 4,275mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 180mm shorter than the BYD Atto 3 at 4,455mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 306L in the Suzuki e Vitara and 440L in the BYD Atto 3, giving the BYD Atto 3 a 134L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Atto 3 leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 0kg 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3). The BYD Atto 3 has longer coverage.