Car Buyer's Guide

BYD Atto 2 vs MG S5

BYD Atto 2

BYD Atto 2

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MG S5

MG S5

Verdict

The S5 has a 16% bigger boot, while the Atto 2 is about 8% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 100,000RM 108,548
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower174 hp168 hp
Motor Torque290 Nm250 Nm
Battery TypeLithium Iron PhosphateLithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Capacity51.1 kWh49 kWh
EV Range345 km340 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2Type 2
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW7 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCS2CCS
Charging Rate (DC)82 kW120 kW
V2L3.3 kW2.5 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.9 seconds
Top Speed160 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,310 mm4,476 mm
Width1,830 mm1,849 mm
Height1,675 mm1,621 mm
Wheelbase2,620 mm2,730 mm
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space380 litres453 litres
Front Tyre215/60R17215/60R17
Rear Tyre215/60R17215/60R17
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresWestlake SU318aKumho Solus HS63
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)China (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamMulti-link
Front Wheels17" Alloy17" Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Alloy17" Alloys
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
Rear BrakesSolid DiscsSolid Discs
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual For Rear DoorsManual For Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Outer Two Rear SeatsAvailable On Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front SeatsManual Front Seats
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationManual Operation
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years7 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 120RM 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.

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