Verdict
At RM100,000, the Atto 2 costs just RM100 more than the RM99,900 Yaris Cross, yet takes a very different route. Its 174 hp, 290 Nm motor, 51.1 kWh battery and 345 km range make it the quicker paper choice, with a quoted 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 82 kW DC charging. The Yaris Cross counters with a 471-litre boot against 380 litres, blind-spot monitoring and rear air-con vents. For Malaysians with dependable charging, the BYD is the better-equipped EV; the Toyota is the more practical petrol alternative for luggage.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you can charge regularly and want 174 hp, 290 Nm, 345 km of quoted range and a 360-degree camera for virtually the same money.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you need the larger 471-litre boot, a 42-litre petrol tank, blind-spot monitoring and rear air-con vents.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Powertrain: Atto 2 has a 174 hp/290 Nm electric motor; Yaris Cross has a 105 hp/138 Nm 1,496 cc petrol engine.
- Energy storage: Atto 2 has a 51.1 kWh battery and 345 km EV range; Yaris Cross has a 42-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: Atto 2 380 litres; Yaris Cross 471 litres.
- Width and wheels: Atto 2 is 1,830 mm wide on 17-inch alloys; Yaris Cross is 1,770 mm wide on 18-inch two-tone alloys.
- Parking sensors: Atto 2 has two front and four rear sensors; Yaris Cross has two front and two rear sensors.
Atto 2
- 174 hp and 290 Nm electric motor with a quoted 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 51.1 kWh battery, 345 km range, 82 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- 15.6-inch rotating screen, six speakers, wireless charger and auto wipers.
- 380-litre boot is 91 litres smaller than the Yaris Cross's.
- No blind-spot information system or rear air-con vents.
- 17-inch wheels versus the Yaris Cross's 18-inch alloys.
Yaris Cross
- 471-litre boot and 42-litre fuel tank.
- Blind-spot information system, front foglamps and rear air-con vents.
- 18-inch two-tone alloys and a powered boot.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm are well below the Atto 2's 174 hp and 290 Nm.
- No autonomous braking system is listed, while the Atto 2 has one.
- Two rear parking sensors versus four in the Atto 2; it also lacks auto wipers and a wireless charger.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM99,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 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 |
| 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 | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| 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 | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| 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 |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| 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 |
| 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.
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Atto 2 vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Atto 2 is the stronger choice if home or workplace charging suits your routine, with 174 hp, 290 Nm, 345 km of quoted range and more rear parking sensors. Choose the Yaris Cross for its 471-litre boot, petrol refuelling, blind-spot monitoring and rear vents.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 is RM100,000 and the Toyota Yaris Cross is RM99,900, so the Atto 2 costs RM100 more.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has the bigger boot at 471 litres, 91 litres ahead of the BYD Atto 2's 380 litres. Both are five-seat SUVs with 60:40 split-folding rear seats.