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BYD Atto 2 vs Proton X90

BYD Atto 2

BYD Atto 2

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Proton X90

Proton X90

Verdict

The Atto 2 has a 32% bigger boot, while the Atto 2 is about 6% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 100,000RM 106,800
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentD-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Powertrain
Engine Tech12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,499 cc
Horsepower178 hp
Torque290 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInline
Timing TypeChain
FuelElectricPetrol
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower174 hp
Motor Torque290 Nm
Battery TypeLithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Capacity51.1 kWh
EV Range345 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCS2
Charging Rate (DC)82 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Gears7
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.9 seconds
Top Speed160 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,310 mm4,830 mm
Width1,830 mm1,900 mm
Height1,675 mm1,764 mm
Wheelbase2,620 mm2,805 mm
Weight1,695 kg
Fuel Tank60 litres
Doors55
Seats57
Boot Space380 litres257 litres
Front Tyre215/60R17225/55R18
Rear Tyre215/60R17225/55R18
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresWestlake SU318aGiti Control P10
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamMulti-Link
Front Wheels17" Alloy18" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloy18" Alloy
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
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual For Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point7 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable on Outer Two Rear SeatsAvailable on two middle row passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Reflector
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front SeatsManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear Vents with Blower control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row
Audio15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System12.3" Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto and 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
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 MonitorDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer6 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit 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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