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.
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1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line AutomaticPetrol7-Speed DCTDiscontinued model
ZAR 459,900last listed
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⚡ 92 kW🔧 170 Nm⛽ 16.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceATTO 3
⛽Fuel EconomyATTO 3
🛡SafetyATTO 3
📦PracticalityPuma
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
ATTO 3:
current from
ZAR 699,900
·
Puma:
last listed from
ZAR 389,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Maximum Power
150 kW
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
170 Nm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
175 mm
170 mm
Boot / Load Bay
310 l
456 l
Airbags
7
8
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1325 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
3
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
ATTO 3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
ATTO 3
+25 pts
Efficiency
ATTO 3
+26 pts
Safety
ATTO 3
+1 pts
Practicality
Puma
+10 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
Puma
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
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
Puma
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Model Introduced Year
2023
2023
Generation
First South African ATTO 3 generation
First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
Not confirmed
Segment
Compact SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1325 kg
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Length
4455 mm
4186 mm
Width
1875 mm
1805 mm
Height
1615 mm
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
456 l
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2160 kg
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
920 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1070 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
760 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
999 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
170 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.3 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
85.7 kW/tonne
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.1 Nm/tonne
128.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
60.48 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
403.2 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
420 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
7 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
80 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
9 h 42 min (0-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
44 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.476
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
1
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Gearshift lever
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
1
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
42 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not confirmed
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
42
Combined Driving Range
420 km
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
15.6 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
310 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
390 km
Not confirmed
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Airbags
7
8
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Sport Partial Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Ambient Sport Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic AC
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Temporary spare wheel
Tyre Repair Kit
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Automatic AC
Rim Size
18
19-inch Sport Alloy
Sound System
8
6
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
3
Infotainment Screen
12.8
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12.8
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Audio Speakers
8
6
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Surfing Blue, Cosmos Black, Climbing Grey, Skiing White
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Sport Rear Spoiler
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Approach Angle
19 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
346.85 mm
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Snow
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
13 deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
-
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
225/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare wheel
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Rim Size
18
19-inch Sport Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Temporary spare wheel
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Diameter
18
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1541 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1534 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
118 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Mild Hybrid
Noise Level
-
67 dB
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Service Plan
4 years/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Not confirmed
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R5,000
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Ownership Role
extended-range derivative
Not confirmed
Price Zar
783900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
extended-range derivative
Not confirmed
Starting Price
783900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
783900
Not confirmed
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
3
Warranty Years
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
ATTO 3
Puma
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
16
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 13 points
ATTO 3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma 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
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD ATTO 3
leads the catalogue index with 75 pts
vs 62 pts for Puma
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, ATTO 3 leads. However, Puma may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This ATTO 3 and Puma 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 Puma 40.
Efficiency index: ATTO 3 90 vs Puma 64.
Safety-equipment index: ATTO 3 99 vs Puma 98.
Practicality index: ATTO 3 51 vs Puma 61.
Ownership-cover index: ATTO 3 not separately scored vs Puma 43.
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