Verdict
At RM100,000, the Atto 2 is only RM20 above the RM99,980 Xpander, yet it changes the brief from a seven-seat petrol MPV to a five-seat EV. Its 51.1-kWh battery, 345-km range and 82-kW DC charging suit buyers with dependable charging, while 174 hp and 290 Nm comfortably exceed the Xpander’s 104 hp and 141 Nm. The Mitsubishi answers with seven seats, a 495-litre boot and full-size spare; it is 165 mm longer and its 2,775-mm wheelbase is 155 mm greater. Pick the seating layout first.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you can charge regularly and want 345 km of EV range, 174 hp and substantially stronger active-safety equipment in a five-seat SUV.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if seven seats, a 495-litre boot, rear air vents and a full-size spare matter more than EV driving.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980.
- Seating and boot space: Atto 2 has 5 seats and 380 litres; Xpander has 7 seats and 495 litres.
- Output: Atto 2 has a 174-hp, 290-Nm motor; Xpander has a 104-hp, 141-Nm 1.5-litre engine.
- Energy storage: Atto 2 has a 51.1-kWh battery and 345-km range; Xpander has a 45-litre petrol tank.
- Length and wheelbase: Atto 2 is 4,310 mm and 2,620 mm; Xpander is 4,475 mm and 2,775 mm.
- Warranty: Atto 2 has 6 years/150,000 km plus battery cover; Xpander has 5 years with unlimited mileage.
Atto 2
- 174 hp and 290 Nm, with a 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 345-km EV range, 82-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- Only five seats and a 380-litre boot versus the Xpander’s seven seats and 495 litres.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Xpander’s full-size spare.
- No rear air-con vents or rear blower control.
Xpander
- Seven seats, 495-litre boot and split-folding second- and third-row seats.
- Full-size spare tyre and rear air vents with blower control.
- Five-year warranty with unlimited mileage.
- 104 hp and 141 Nm trail the Atto 2’s 174 hp and 290 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or collision warning.
- Only two airbags versus the Atto 2’s front, side and curtain airbags.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM99,980✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 104 hp |
| Torque | — | 141 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 174 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 345 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 82 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 495 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Manual Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
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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Atto 2 vs Xpander FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Mitsubishi Xpander better?
The Atto 2 is better for a five-seat EV buyer who can charge at home or work, thanks to 345 km of range and stronger safety assistance. The Xpander is better for families needing seven seats, 495 litres of boot space and a spare tyre.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 costs RM100,000 and the Mitsubishi Xpander costs RM99,980, so the difference is just RM20 in the Atto 2’s favour.
Can the BYD Atto 2 carry as many people as the Mitsubishi Xpander?
No. The Atto 2 has five seats, while the Xpander has seven. The Mitsubishi also has a larger 495-litre boot, compared with 380 litres in the BYD.