Dongfeng 007 vs BYD ATTO 3

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
BYD ATTO 3 in South Africa

BYD ATTO 3

Extended Range EV Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 783,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs BYD ATTO 3: the short answer

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ATTO 3 remains close.

Both models start at the same price: ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 ATTO 3
Maximum Power 007400 kW ATTO 3150 kW
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm ATTO 3310 Nm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable ATTO 3Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l ATTO 3Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 0070 mm ATTO 3175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

BYD ATTO 3

Extended Range EV

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

ATTO 3

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

ATTO 3

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 ATTO 3
Model Introduced Year 2026 2023
Generation Current South African generation First South African ATTO 3 generation
Facelift History Current launch specification No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active Active
Segment Executive electric sedan Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Sedan Passenger vehicle
Spec 007 ATTO 3
Length 4880 mm 4455 mm
Width 1895 mm 1875 mm
Height 1460 mm 1615 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 310 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 1750 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 2160 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 410 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 750 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.25 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 920 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1070 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 760 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and ATTO 3 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs ATTO 3 65.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs ATTO 3 90.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs ATTO 3 99.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs ATTO 3 51.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs ATTO 3 not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 8 points

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ATTO 3 remains close.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 8 points
75
#2

ATTO 3

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Practicality 51
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 99
Practicality 51
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +35 Efficiency Level Safety ATTO 3 +11 Practicality 007 +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

ATTO 3

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 51/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 75 pts for ATTO 3

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, ATTO 3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs ATTO 3 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.