BYD ATTO 3 vs Changan Deepal S07

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.

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
VS
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BYD ATTO 3 vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer

ATTO 3 and Deepal S07 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

ATTO 3 starts ZAR 296,000 cheaper ATTO 3 from ZAR 699,900 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ATTO 3 Deepal S07
Maximum Power ATTO 3150 kW Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque ATTO 3310 Nm Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size ATTO 3Not Applicable Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy ATTO 3Not Applicable Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance ATTO 3175 mm Deepal S07165 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ATTO 3

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

ATTO 3

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ATTO 3 Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year 2023 2025
Generation First South African ATTO 3 generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV Coupe SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact SUV Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Passenger car
Spec ATTO 3 Deepal S07
Length 4455 mm 4750 mm
Width 1875 mm 1930 mm
Height 1615 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 310 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 1750 kg 2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2160 kg 2490 kg
Payload Capacity 410 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 750 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.25 m 5.75 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 920 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1070 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 760 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This ATTO 3 and Deepal S07 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: ATTO 3 65 vs Deepal S07 65.

Efficiency index: ATTO 3 90 vs Deepal S07 90.

Safety-equipment index: ATTO 3 99 vs Deepal S07 92.

Practicality index: ATTO 3 51 vs Deepal S07 66.

Ownership-cover index: ATTO 3 not separately scored vs Deepal S07 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

Deepal S07 leads by 2 points

ATTO 3 and Deepal S07 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 2 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 Level Efficiency Level Safety ATTO 3 +7 Practicality Deepal S07 +15

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

ATTO 3

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 75 pts for ATTO 3

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 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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ATTO 3 vs Deepal S07 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.