Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Atto 2’s 174 hp and 290 Nm motor make it the much stronger five-seat choice. Its 51.1 kWh battery brings a stated 345 km range, alongside 82 kW DC charging. The Veloz is the family-first alternative, with seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and rear air-con vents. But its 137-litre boot is far smaller than the BYD’s 380 litres. The RM5,000 premium buys electric running, greater outputs and much more listed cargo space, but not the Veloz’s third row.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want a 345 km EV with 174 hp, 290 Nm and a 380-litre boot for five people.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if seven seats, rear air-con vents, a full-size spare wheel and CKD assembly matter more than EV range and performance.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Toyota Veloz RM95,000.
- Power and torque: Atto 2 motor 174 hp and 290 Nm; Veloz engine 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Seating: Atto 2 five seats; Veloz seven seats.
- Boot space: Atto 2 380 litres; Veloz 137 litres.
- Exterior size: Atto 2 is 4,310 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,675 mm tall; Veloz is 4,475 mm long, 1,750 mm wide and 1,700 mm tall.
- Warranty: Atto 2 gets six years/150,000 km plus an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty; Veloz gets five years with unlimited mileage.
Atto 2
- 174 hp and 290 Nm from its front motor.
- 51.1 kWh battery with 345 km stated range and 82 kW DC charging.
- 380-litre boot and a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen.
- Five seats versus the Veloz’s seven.
- No rear air-con vents.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Veloz’s full-size 17-inch alloy spare.
Veloz
- Seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and rear air-con vents.
- Blind spot information, rear cross traffic alert and a full-size spare wheel.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm are well below the Atto 2’s 174 hp and 290 Nm.
- 137-litre boot is 243 litres smaller than the Atto 2’s.
- 9.0-inch touchscreen and manual front seats versus the Atto 2’s 15.6-inch display and power-adjustable front seats.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM95,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 105 hp |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 174 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 345 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 82 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Higher suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto Brake Hold |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
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.
Used Atto 2 & Veloz for sale
Atto 2 vs Veloz FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Toyota Veloz better?
The Atto 2 is better for a five-seat EV with 345 km stated range, 174 hp and a 380-litre boot. The Veloz is better if you regularly need seven seats, rear air-con vents and a full-size spare wheel.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 costs RM100,000 and the Toyota Veloz costs RM95,000, so the Atto 2 is RM5,000 more expensive.
Which is better for carrying seven people?
The Toyota Veloz is the clear choice because it has seven seats and a 50:50 split-folding last row. The BYD Atto 2 has only five seats, although its listed boot space is larger at 380 litres versus 137 litres.