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Atto 3 vs C5 Aircross

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Atto 3
Price Range

₹24.99 lakh – ₹34.49 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Electric • 3 TrimsOpen model
VS
C5 Aircross
Price Range

₹37.32 lakh

Mileage

17.5 km/l (ARAI)

Diesel • 1 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“C5 Aircross takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection. While Atto 3 remains a capable contender, C5 Aircross offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Atto 3 if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
Target Profile

Choose C5 Aircross if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Atto 3

204 PS

310 Nm

C5 Aircross

177 PS @ 3750 rpm

400 Nm @ 2000 rpm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Atto 3

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

C5 Aircross

17.5 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

BYD

Atto 3

Citroen

C5 Aircross

Listed items₹3,42,857
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,42,857
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹6.97 lakh(Atto 3 lower)

Premium

Permanent magnet synchronous motor, 60.48 kWh • Automatic •

Ex-Showroom₹30.35 lakh
Key Highlights:Touchscreen infotainment and essential safety features

Shine

DW10 FC, 1997 cc • Automatic • 17.5 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹37.32 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Atto 3
C5 Aircross
Engine TypeDiffers
Atto 3:49.92 kWh battery / 60.48 kWh battery
C5 Aircross:1997 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
Atto 3:204 PS
C5 Aircross:177 PS @ 3750 rpm
Peak TorqueDiffers
Atto 3:310 Nm
C5 Aircross:400 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Transmission Options
Atto 3:Automatic
C5 Aircross:Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Atto 3:Electric
C5 Aircross:Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Atto 3:—
C5 Aircross:17.5 km/l (ARAI)
Atto 3
C5 Aircross
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Atto 3:175 mm
C5 Aircross:230 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Atto 3:440 Litres
C5 Aircross:580 Litres (Expandable to 720L / 1630L)
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Atto 3:—
C5 Aircross:52 Litres
Body Type
Atto 3:SUV
C5 Aircross:SUV
Atto 3
C5 Aircross
AirbagsDiffers
Atto 3:2 Airbags Standard
C5 Aircross:—
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

Choose the Atto 3 if you prioritize Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.. Choose the C5 Aircross if your priority is Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips..