BYD Atto 2 vs Renault Captur
Verdict
At RM100,000 against RM107,980, the BYD Atto 2 asks less money yet gives more shove: 174 hp and 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds versus the Renault Captur’s 120 hp and 10.9 seconds. It is also the larger SUV, has a 345 km EV range, six airbags and AEB. The Captur counters with petrol convenience, a 45 litre tank, lower RM85 road tax and a higher 192 km/h top speed. For most urban Malaysian use, the Atto 2 has the stronger numbers.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want the quicker, roomier electric SUV with 345 km of range, six airbags and AEB.
Pick the Renault Captur if you want a petrol B-SUV with a 45 litre tank, lower annual road tax and a higher top speed.
Key differences
- Powertrain: BYD single-motor electric; Renault 1,197 cc petrol engine
- Output: BYD 174 hp; Renault 120 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BYD 7.9 s; Renault 10.9 s
- Size: BYD 4,310 mm long; Renault 4,122 mm long
- Boot space: BYD 380 L; Renault 377 L
- Safety kit: BYD 6 airbags and AEB; Renault 4 airbags and no AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,000✓ | RM 107,980 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,197 cc |
| Power | 174 hp✓ | 120 hp |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s✓ | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 192 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.9 L/100km |
| Battery | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | 345 km✓ | 0 km |
| CO₂ | — | 0 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,122 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,567 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L✓ | 377 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 85✓ |
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
- Quicker 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 345 km EV range from a 51.1 kWh battery
- Six airbags and AEB
- Higher RM120 annual road tax
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
- CBU, not CKD
Captur
- Petrol refuelling with a 45 litre tank
- Higher 192 km/h top speed
- Lower RM85 annual road tax
- Slower 10.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four airbags only
- No AEB listed
Atto 2 vs Captur FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Renault Captur better?
The BYD Atto 2 is the better pick on numbers: it is cheaper, quicker, larger, has 345 km EV range, six airbags and AEB. The Renault Captur only makes more sense if you want petrol refuelling and a higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 is RM7,980 cheaper than the Renault Captur. That gap comes with more power, quicker acceleration, a longer warranty and more listed safety kit for the BYD.
Which one is more practical for daily Malaysian use?
The BYD Atto 2 has the edge for town use with instant electric drive, 345 km range and a slightly bigger 380 litre boot. The Renault Captur is easier for long outstation runs if you prefer petrol stops over charging.