BYD Atto 3 vs Citroen C5 Aircross

Should you buy BYD Atto 3 or Citroen C5 Aircross? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BYD Atto 3 price starts at Rs 24.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Dynamic (Electric) and Citroen C5 Aircross price starts Rs 39.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine Dual Tone (Diesel).

Atto 3 Vs C5 Aircross

Key Highlights	BYD Atto 3	Citroen C5 Aircross
On Road Price	Rs.35,65,447^*	Rs.47,22,299^*
Range (km)	521	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	60.48	-
Charging Time	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)	-

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BYD Atto 3
Rs33.99 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs39.99 Lakh^*
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BYD Atto 3
Superior
33.99 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
39.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Superior	Shine Dual Tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.35,65,447^*	Rs.47,22,299^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.67,855/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.89,889/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,32,457	Rs.1,83,434
User Rating	4.2 Based on 103 Reviews	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.16/km	-

Basic Information

Superior

Shine Dual Tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.35,65,447^*

Rs.47,22,299^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.67,855/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.89,889/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,32,457

Rs.1,83,434

User Rating

4.2

Based on 103 Reviews

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.16/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	DW10 FC
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1997
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	60.48	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp	174.33bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	310Nm	400Nm@2000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Range (km)	521 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Blade Battery	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	9.5-10H (7.2 kW AC)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	50 min (80 kW 0-80%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	8-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

DW10 FC

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1997

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	52.5
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.5

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

52.5

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	-
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1340	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4455	4500
Width (mm)	1875	1969
Height (mm)	1615	1710
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	175	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2720	2730
Front Tread (mm)	1575	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1580	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1750	1685
Grossweight (kg)	2160	2060
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	440	580
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	6-way power adjustment - driver seat,4-way power adjustment - front passenger seat,Portable card key	"Park Assist Pack – (Automatic Parking Guidance For Bay Parking Plus Parallel Parking Entry And Exit),Citroen Advanced Comfort - Suspension With Progressive Hydraulic Cushions,Double-Laminated Front Windows and Acoustic Windshield Glass,Front seats: Driver Seat Electric Adjustment (Height, Fore/Aft And Backrest Angle), Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments (6 Ways: With Height Adjustment),3 Independent Full-Size Rear Seats With Adjustable Recline Angle Rear Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts (x3), With Pre-Tensioners And Force Limiters In The Outer Rear Seats,Front & Rear Seat Headrest (Incl. Center Seat) - Adjustable (2-Ways),Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket,Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control,Air Quality System (AQS): Pollen Filter + Activated Carbon Filter + Active Odour Filter,Rear AC Vents (2 Ducts - Left & Right),Cruise Control With Speed Limiter & Memory Settings,Power Window Up/Down Using Remote Key,Automatic Headlight Activation Via Windscreen Mounted Sensor,Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror,Front Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror - With Flap & Lamp,Two-Tone Horn,Front Roof Lamp With Welcome LED Lighting And 2 LED Front Spot Lights,Grip Control - Standard, Snow, All Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass etc.), Sand And Traction Control Off,Gear Shift Positions Indicator
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Drive Modes	-	2
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco & Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Multi-color gradient ambient lighting,Multi-color gradient ambient lighting with music rhythm-door handle	"Interior Environment(METROPOLITAN BLACK),BLACK CLAUDIA LEATHER + FABRIC ,Height And Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel With 2 Control Zones,Alloy Pedals - Accelarator & Brake Pedals,Stainless Steel Front Citroën Embossed Sill Scuff Plates,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Front Console Armrest - With Cup Holder (LED Illuminated Cup Holder),2 LED Rear Reading Lights,LED Mood Lights - Cluster & Cup Holders,Illuminated Glove Box
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	5	12.29
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Surf BlueSki WhiteCosmos BlackBoulder GreyAtto 3 Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Electric unlock tailgate,One-touch open / close tailgate	Wheels (Two Tone Diamond Cut 'PULSAR' Alloy Wheels),Front Panel: Matte Black Upper Grille,Front Panel: Top & Bottom Brand Emblems Chrome (Chevrons & Barrettes),Body Side Molding - Including Fender,Color Pack (DARK CHROME OR ANODISED ENERGIC BLUE Based on Body Color) Front Bumper / Side Airbump,Glossy Black Outsider Rear View Mirror,Satin Chrome - Window C Signature,Chrome Dual Exhaust Pipes,Roof Bars - Glossy Black with Matt Black Insert,Integrated Spoiler,Opening Panoramic Sunroof,LED Vision Projector Headlamps,3D LED Rear Lamps,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,Magic Wash: Automatic Rain Sensing Wiper With Integrated Windscreen Washers
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Surf BlueSki WhiteCosmos BlackBoulder GreyAtto 3 Colours

Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Digital Car Key

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.8	10
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	6
Additional Features	Dirac HD sound, 8 speakers	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD Atto 3
- Big on presence and has distinctive design and interesting details
- Impressive interiors: quality, space and practicality is all on point.
- 60.4kWh battery promises 521km of claimed range.
Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling makes it stand out
- Feels and looks premium inside and out
- Most comfortable SUV of the lot
- Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine
- Gets updated features including a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging

BYD Atto 3
- BYD’s limited dealer/service network.
- Quirky interior design might not be to everyone’s taste.
Citroen C5 Aircross
- No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- It’s a costly affair
- Misses segment must-haves like ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BYD Atto 3 and Citroen C5 Aircross?

A ) BYD Atto 3 price starts at ₹ 24.99 Lakh & Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at ₹ 39.99 Lakh in New Delhi. BYD Atto 3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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