BYD Atto 2 vs Proton X50
Verdict
At RM100,000 against RM89,800, the BYD Atto 2 asks RM10,200 more than the Proton X50. That money gets you an electric B-SUV with a 51.1 kWh battery, 345 km range, a 380-litre boot and a six-year warranty. The X50 is the quicker car on paper, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds versus 7.9, and its 1.5 litre petrol setup suits buyers who still want quick refuelling and a 45-litre tank. Both have six airbags and RM120 road tax.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want an EV with 345 km range, more boot space and a longer warranty.
Pick the Proton X50 if you want the lower purchase price, petrol convenience and the slightly quicker 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Proton X50 RM89,800
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 2 single electric motor; Proton X50 1,499 cc petrol engine
- Output: BYD Atto 2 174 hp; Proton X50 178 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Atto 2 7.9 s; Proton X50 7.6 s
- Boot space: BYD Atto 2 380 L; Proton X50 330 L
- Warranty: BYD Atto 2 6 years; Proton X50 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,000 | RM 89,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 174 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 290 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | 345 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,609 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L✓ | 330 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| 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
- 345 km EV range
- Bigger 380-litre boot
- Six-year warranty
- Costs RM10,200 more
- Slightly slower 0-100 km/h
- CBU, while the X50 is CKD
X50
- Lower RM89,800 price
- Quicker 7.6-second 0-100 km/h
- 45-litre petrol tank
- Smaller 330-litre boot
- Five-year warranty trails the Atto 2
- No EV range or battery advantage
Atto 2 vs X50 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Proton X50 better?
The BYD Atto 2 is better if you want electric running, 345 km range and more boot space. The Proton X50 is better if price and petrol refuelling matter more, and it is also marginally quicker to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 costs RM100,000, while the Proton X50 costs RM89,800. That makes the BYD RM10,200 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The BYD Atto 2 has the larger boot at 380 litres. The Proton X50 has 330 litres, so the Atto 2 gives you an extra 50 litres for bags or family use.