BYD Atto 2 vs Proton eMas 7
Verdict
At RM100,000 against RM103,800, the BYD Atto 2 is only RM3,800 cheaper, so this is not a simple budget call. The Proton eMas 7 is the larger C-segment SUV, with 215 hp, a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a 461-litre boot. The Atto 2 answers with a slightly bigger 51.1 kWh battery, the same 345 km range, lower RM120 road tax and a more compact footprint. For family use, the eMas 7 has the clearer numbers.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want the lower price, lower RM120 road tax and a smaller B-segment SUV with the same 345 km range.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 if you want the bigger C-segment body, stronger 215 hp motor, quicker 6.9-second sprint and larger 461-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Proton eMas 7 RM103,800
- Power and 0-100 km/h: BYD Atto 2 174 hp, 7.9 s; Proton eMas 7 215 hp, 6.9 s
- Battery and range: BYD Atto 2 51.1 kWh, 345 km; Proton eMas 7 49.5 kWh, 345 km
- Size: BYD Atto 2 4,310 mm long, 1,830 mm wide; Proton eMas 7 4,615 mm long, 1,901 mm wide
- Boot space: BYD Atto 2 380 litres; Proton eMas 7 461 litres
- Road tax: BYD Atto 2 RM120 a year; Proton eMas 7 RM200 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,000✓ | RM 103,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 174 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 6.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 175 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 51.1 kWh✓ | 49.5 kWh |
| EV range | 345 km | 345 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L | 461 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 200 |
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
- Lower RM100,000 list price
- Same 345 km range as the Proton
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Less power at 174 hp
- Smaller 380-litre boot
- No ASEAN NCAP rating shown
eMas 7
- Stronger 215 hp motor
- Larger 461-litre boot
- ASEAN NCAP 5-star rating
- Costs RM3,800 more
- Higher RM200 annual road tax
- Slightly smaller 49.5 kWh battery
Atto 2 vs eMas 7 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Proton eMas 7 better?
The Proton eMas 7 is better on paper for space and performance, with 215 hp, 6.9-second acceleration and a 461-litre boot. The BYD Atto 2 is the better low-cost pick, with the same 345 km range and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 is priced at RM100,000, while the Proton eMas 7 costs RM103,800. That makes the Proton RM3,800 more expensive.
Which one has more range and boot space?
Range is tied at 345 km for both. Boot space is not tied: the Proton eMas 7 has 461 litres, while the BYD Atto 2 has 380 litres.