Verdict
The RM9,400 dearer BYD Atto 2 trades the Vios’s 1.5-litre petrol CVT for a 174 hp, 290 Nm electric motor, a 51.1 kWh battery and 345 km of stated range. It is far quicker on paper at 7.9 seconds to 100 km/h, while its 7 kW AC and 82 kW DC charging suit buyers ready to charge. The Toyota Vios counters with a larger 475-litre boot, 5.2 L/100 km rated economy and a full-size spare, plus blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Atto 2 is better equipped for the money; the Vios is the more conventional long-distance proposition.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you can charge regularly and want 174 hp, 290 Nm performance, a 345 km EV range and a much richer cabin for RM100,000.
Pick the Toyota Vios if you want a RM90,600 petrol sedan with a 475-litre boot, 5.2 L/100 km rated economy, a full-size spare wheel and blind-spot monitoring.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Toyota Vios RM90,600.
- Powertrain: Atto 2 has a 174 hp/290 Nm electric motor; Vios has a 104 hp/138 Nm 1,496 cc petrol engine.
- Energy use/range: Atto 2 has a 51.1 kWh battery and 345 km range; Vios is rated at 5.2 L/100 km with a 40-litre tank.
- Boot space: Atto 2 380 litres; Vios 475 litres.
- Wheels: Atto 2 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 tyres; Vios 16-inch alloys with 195/60R16 tyres.
- Top speed: Atto 2 160 km/h; Vios 180 km/h.
Atto 2
- 174 hp and 290 Nm electric motor with a 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 51.1 kWh battery, 345 km stated range, 7 kW AC and 82 kW DC charging.
- 15.6-inch rotating screen, power-adjustable front seats and adaptive cruise control.
- 380-litre boot is 95 litres smaller than the Vios’s 475 litres.
- No blind-spot information system or the Vios’s rear cross-traffic alert.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Vios’s full-size 16-inch alloy spare.
Vios
- 475-litre boot and full-size 16-inch alloy spare wheel.
- Blind-spot information, rear cross-traffic alert and pedal misoperation control.
- RM9,400 lower purchase price, 5.2 L/100 km rated economy and 180 km/h top speed.
- 104 hp and 138 Nm trail the Atto 2’s 174 hp and 290 Nm.
- No stated 0-100 km/h time, while the Atto 2 records 7.9 seconds.
- Manual front-seat adjustment, manual air-con and no adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM90,600✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 104 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 | — | CVT with 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.2 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 475 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" 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 | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | 5 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, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| 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 | Fixed Bench |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Manual |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map 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" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 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 Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 3D Panoramic View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| 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 & Vios for sale
Atto 2 vs Vios FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Toyota Vios better?
The Atto 2 is the stronger choice for drivers able to charge, with 174 hp, 290 Nm, 345 km of stated range and more cabin equipment. Choose the Vios for its 475-litre boot, 5.2 L/100 km rating, full-size spare and extra driver-assistance items.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 costs RM100,000 and the Toyota Vios costs RM90,600, so the Atto 2 is RM9,400 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Toyota Vios has the larger boot at 475 litres, versus 380 litres in the BYD Atto 2. That is a 95-litre advantage for the sedan.