BYD Atto 2 vs Proton X70
Verdict
At RM100,000 versus RM106,800, this is a size-and-use case split rather than a straight winner. The BYD Atto 2 is the cheaper B-segment EV, with a 51.1 kWh battery, 345 km range and a stated 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Proton X70 is the larger C-segment SUV, only 1 mm wider but 222 mm longer, with a much bigger 515-litre boot against 380 litres. For city-biased electric running, take the BYD. For family space and petrol convenience, the Proton makes more sense.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want the cheaper electric SUV with 345 km of range, AEB and a six-year warranty.
Pick the Proton X70 if you want the larger C-segment SUV with a 515-litre boot, 60-litre fuel tank and 290 Nm from its 1.5 litre petrol engine.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Proton X70 RM106,800
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 2 single motor electric; Proton X70 1,499 cc petrol
- Output: BYD Atto 2 174 hp and torque not listed; Proton X70 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Size: BYD Atto 2 4,310 mm long with 2,620 mm wheelbase; Proton X70 4,532 mm long with 2,670 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: BYD Atto 2 380 litres; Proton X70 515 litres
- Warranty: BYD Atto 2 six years; Proton X70 five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,000✓ | RM 106,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-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 | — |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | 345 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L | 515 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 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
- Cheaper by RM6,800
- 345 km EV range from a 51.1 kWh battery
- AEB and six airbags are listed
- Smaller 380-litre boot
- Shorter 2,620 mm wheelbase
- Top speed is capped at 160 km/h
X70
- Larger C-segment body
- Bigger 515-litre boot
- 178 hp and 290 Nm from the 1.5 litre petrol engine
- Costs RM6,800 more
- AEB is not listed
- Five-year warranty versus the BYD’s six
Atto 2 vs X70 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Proton X70 better?
The BYD Atto 2 is better for lower price, EV running and listed AEB. The Proton X70 is better if you need more cabin length and boot space, with 515 litres against the BYD’s 380 litres.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 is RM6,800 cheaper than the Proton X70.
Which SUV has more space?
The Proton X70 has more space on paper. It is 4,532 mm long with a 2,670 mm wheelbase and 515-litre boot; the BYD Atto 2 is 4,310 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase and 380-litre boot.