BYD Atto 3 vs Leapmotor C16
The Leapmotor C16 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2026 PLUS 540KM · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 8 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · byd.com
58/100#226 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2025 580 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
62/100#200 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD Atto 3BYD Atto 3C16Leapmotor C16
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row4 min faster· 14%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.1 cu ft· 26%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row4.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 19%
- Torque- best on this row+37 lb-ft· 16%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Atto 3 | Leapmotor C16 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: Active/Comfort/Design | |
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Active/Comfort/Design | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Active/Comfort/Design | no data |
| DC port | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: 630KM · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Drive | version: Active/Comfort/Design | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Active/Comfort/Design | no data |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Atto 3Leapmotor C16
Range
57- Different test cycles - not compared.53Charging
4046Performance
6669Practicality
7995
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Atto 3
- CLTC
- Leapmotor C16
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Leapmotor C16C16
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Leapmotor C16
- BYD Atto 3
- Leapmotor C16
- Ahead by
- 4 min
Fast-charge peak
- BYD Atto 3
- version: Active/Comfort/Design
- Leapmotor C16
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Atto 3
- 6.6 / 7.3 scontested: sources disagree
- Leapmotor C16
- 6.4 / 6.4 / 7 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Atto 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 22, 2026 · 36 sources
Every source link (62)
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