Car Buyer's Guide

BYD Atto 2 vs Renault Captur

BYD Atto 2

BYD Atto 2

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Renault Captur

Renault Captur

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TCe 120 EDC

Verdict

The Atto 2 is 31% more powerful, while the Atto 2 is about 7% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the Atto 2 has over the Captur

Airbag Disable FunctionAutonomous Braking SystemLane-keeping AssistCollision WarningParking Sensor FrontReverse Camera

What the Captur has over the Atto 2

Front FoglampsTiptronic

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The Atto 2 is 52 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.

Atto 2 4,310 × 1,830 × 1,675 mm · wheelbase 2,620 mmCaptur 4,122 × 1,778 × 1,567 mm · wheelbase 2,606 mm
1,6754,310 mmWheelbase 2,620 mm1,5674,122 mmWheelbase 2,606 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM100,000✓RM107,980
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM85✓
Monthly instalment (est.)RM1,020/mo✓RM1,100/mo
Insurance / year (est.)RM2,848✓RM3,055
Fuel or electricity / year (est.)RM1,316✓RM2,348
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)RM6.58✓RM11.74
5-year running costs (est.)RM21,420✓RM27,442
Charging (estimated)
AC charge 0–100% (est.)7.3 hours—
DC charge 10–80% (est.)45 min—
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-Valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing
Capacity—1,197 cc
Horsepower—120 hp at 5,000 rpm
Torque—205 Nm at 2,000 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—72.2 mm × 73.1 mm
Compression Ratio—10
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower174 hp✓—
Motor Torque290 Nm✓—
Battery Capacity51.1 kWh—
EV Range345 km✓—
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)82 kW—
V2L3.3 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Dry)
Transmission Name—Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC)
Gears—6
Transmission Manufacturer—Getrag
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.9 seconds✓10.9 seconds
Rated Economy—5.9 L/100 km
Top Speed160 km/h192 km/h✓
Dimensions
Length4,310 mm4,122 mm
Width1,830 mm1,778 mm
Height1,675 mm1,567 mm
Wheelbase2,620 mm2,606 mm
Weight—1,180 kg
Fuel Tank—45 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space380 litres✓377 litres
Front Tyre215/60R17205/55R17
Rear Tyre215/60R17205/55R17
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresWestlake SU318aContinental Eco Contact 5
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Alloy17" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloy17" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓—
Child Safety LockManual For Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable on Outer Two Rear SeatsAvailable on two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes—
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning✓—
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorHalogen Projector
TaillampsLED CombinationLED Combination
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
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone automatic climate control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front, 1 Rear
Audio15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System7" Touchscreen with GPS, 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver and Front Passenger 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 Camera—
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years✓5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Mobility Solutions

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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.

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Atto 2 vs Captur FAQ

How long does charging take?

The Atto 2's 51.1 kWh battery takes about 7.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 45 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 82 kW peak.

Which one is locally assembled?

The Captur is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Atto 2 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.

Which has the better warranty?

The Atto 2 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Captur. Atto 2: 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty. Captur: 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Mobility Solutions.

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