BYD Atto 2 vs Omoda Jaecoo J5
Verdict
At RM100,000, the BYD Atto 2 is the quicker, cheaper EV: 174 hp, 7.9 seconds to 100 km/h and a 51.1 kWh battery good for 345 km. The RM108,000 Omoda Jaecoo J5 answers with petrol convenience, a higher 175 km/h top speed, a 480-litre boot and one extra year of warranty. Both are B-segment, five-seat, front-drive SUVs with six airbags and AEB, and both share a 2,620 mm wheelbase. This is pace and EV running versus boot space and petrol range confidence.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you can charge at home and want EV drive with the much quicker 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 if you need petrol convenience, the larger 480-litre boot and the longer seven-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Omoda Jaecoo J5 RM108,000
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 2 single electric motor; Omoda Jaecoo J5 1,498 cc petrol with CVT
- Power: BYD Atto 2 174 hp; Omoda Jaecoo J5 145 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Atto 2 7.9 s; Omoda Jaecoo J5 10.2 s
- Boot space: BYD Atto 2 380 L; Omoda Jaecoo J5 480 L
- Warranty: BYD Atto 2 6 years; Omoda Jaecoo J5 7 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,000✓ | RM 108,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 174 hp✓ | 145 hp |
| Torque | — | 210 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s✓ | 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 175 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | 345 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L | 480 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Atto 2
- Quicker 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower RM100,000 price
- 345 km EV range from a 51.1 kWh battery
- Smaller 380-litre boot
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
- Shorter six-year warranty
J5
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Higher 175 km/h top speed
- Longer seven-year warranty
- Slower 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM8,000 more
- Less power at 145 hp
Atto 2 vs J5 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Omoda Jaecoo J5 better?
The BYD Atto 2 is better for EV buyers who want stronger acceleration and a lower price. The Omoda Jaecoo J5 is better if you want petrol refuelling, a bigger boot and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 costs RM8,000 more than the BYD Atto 2.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BYD Atto 2 is quicker, taking 7.9 seconds. The Omoda Jaecoo J5 takes 10.2 seconds, so the EV has a clear advantage in standing-start acceleration.