A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Extended Range EVElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 783,900ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW🔧 310 Nm
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceATTO 3
⛽Fuel EconomyATTO 3
🛡SafetyATTO 3
📦PracticalityAcross
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Across starts ZAR 350,000 cheaperAcross from ZAR 349,900 · ATTO 3 from ZAR 699,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
310 Nm
Engine Size
1462 cc
Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
18.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
210 mm
175 mm
Boot / Load Bay
333 l
310 l
Airbags
6
7
Kerb Weight
-
1750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
ATTO 3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
ATTO 3
+31 pts
Efficiency
ATTO 3
+14 pts
Safety
ATTO 3
+8 pts
Practicality
Across
+11 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Across
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader
ATTO 3
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ATTO 3
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
First South African ATTO 3 generation
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
Active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Length
4360 mm
4455 mm
Width
1795 mm
1875 mm
Height
1655 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
310 l
Payload Capacity
460 kg
410 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.25 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
150 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2160 kg
Towing Capacity
-
750 kg
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
920 mm
Front Legroom
-
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
-
760 mm
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Front Track Width
1530 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
K15C
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
74 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
85 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
310 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
85.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
177.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
60.48 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
403.2 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
420 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
7 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
80 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
9 h 42 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
44 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
3.476
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Gearshift lever
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
420 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
15.6 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
310 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
390 km
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Standard
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Synthetic leather
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Electric adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Electric adjustment
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
-
Standard
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
-
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
-
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
12.8
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
12.8
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Grey
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
-
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
Surfing Blue, Cosmos Black, Climbing Grey, Skiing White
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Rear fog lamp
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
19 deg
Departure Angle
-
24 deg
Wading Depth
-
346.85 mm
Terrain Modes
-
Snow
Breakover Angle
-
13 deg
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
215/55 R18
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Temporary spare wheel
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
4 years/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
0 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Across
ATTO 3
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
extended-range derivative
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
783900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
extended-range derivative
Starting Price
464900
783900
Starting Price Zar
464900
783900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
ATTO 3 leads by 11 points
ATTO 3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
ATTO 3
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
51/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD ATTO 3
leads the catalogue index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, ATTO 3 leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Across and ATTO 3 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs ATTO 3 65.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs ATTO 3 90.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs ATTO 3 99.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs ATTO 3 51.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs ATTO 3 not separately scored.
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