BYD Atto 2 vs Maxus V80
Verdict
These two are close on price but miles apart in job scope. The BYD Atto 2 is the private-buyer choice: a 5-seat B-segment electric SUV with 174 hp, 345 km of EV range, six airbags, AEB and RM120 annual road tax. The Maxus V80 is a work tool, not a family SUV, with two seats, an 80-litre diesel tank and a huge 5,700 mm body. The RM2,076 gap is tiny; the real decision is lifestyle EV versus commercial diesel space.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want a 5-seat electric SUV with 345 km range, stronger safety kit and much lower road tax.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a large two-seat commercial diesel van with a 3,850 mm wheelbase and 80-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Maxus V80 RM102,076
- Seats: BYD Atto 2 5; Maxus V80 2
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 2 electric single motor with 174 hp; Maxus V80 2,499 cc diesel with 136 hp
- Size: BYD Atto 2 4,310 mm long; Maxus V80 5,700 mm long
- Wheelbase: BYD Atto 2 2,620 mm; Maxus V80 3,850 mm
- Road tax: BYD Atto 2 RM120 a year; Maxus V80 RM839 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,000✓ | RM 102,076 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Engine | Single motor | 2,499 cc |
| Power | 174 hp✓ | 136 hp |
| Torque | — | 330 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 0.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h✓ | 0 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.1 L/100km |
| Battery | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | 345 km✓ | 0 km |
| CO₂ | — | 0 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 839 |
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
- 345 km EV range from a 51.1 kWh battery
- 174 hp and 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds
- Six airbags, AEB and a six-year warranty
- Far smaller body than the Maxus at 4,310 mm long
- Boot space is listed at 380 litres
- No diesel tank for buyers who prefer quick refuelling
V80
- Huge 5,700 mm length and 3,850 mm wheelbase
- 80-litre diesel fuel tank
- 330 Nm of torque from the 2,499 cc diesel engine
- Only two seats
- Two airbags and no listed AEB
- RM839 annual road tax is much higher
Atto 2 vs V80 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Maxus V80 better?
For most private buyers, the BYD Atto 2 is better because it has five seats, 345 km EV range, six airbags, AEB and lower road tax. The Maxus V80 only makes more sense if you need a large commercial diesel van.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 is RM100,000, while the Maxus V80 is RM102,076. The Maxus costs RM2,076 more, so price is not the main separator here.
Which one is cheaper to tax yearly?
The BYD Atto 2 is much cheaper to tax at RM120 a year. The Maxus V80 is listed at RM839 a year, a difference of RM719 annually.