Verdict
The Atto 3 is the more complete EV case: its 60.48-kWh battery, 420-km range, 110-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L suit owners with charging access. It is also 55 mm longer on a 90 mm longer wheelbase, and its boot holds 434 litres versus 378 litres. The O5 answers with a 145-hp/230-Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor, a 51-litre tank and a six-speed wet DCT, so it avoids charging planning. Equipment is close, but the O5 gets dual-zone climate control, eight Sony speakers and four front parking sensors.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you can charge regularly and want 420 km of EV range, a 434-litre boot and 3.3-kW V2L.
Pick the Chery O5 if you prefer a 1.5-litre turbo petrol SUV with a 51-litre tank, dual-zone climate control and a RM9,000 lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Chery O5 RM116,800.
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 3 single 201-hp/310-Nm electric motor; Chery O5 1.5-litre 145-hp/230-Nm turbo petrol engine with six-speed wet DCT.
- Energy storage: BYD Atto 3 60.48-kWh battery with 420-km range; Chery O5 51-litre fuel tank.
- Wheelbase: BYD Atto 3 2,720 mm; Chery O5 2,630 mm.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; Chery O5 378 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: BYD Atto 3 six years/150,000 km; Chery O5 seven years/150,000 km.
Atto 3
- 420-km EV range from a 60.48-kWh battery
- 110-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L
- 434-litre boot and 2,720-mm wheelbase
- Costs RM9,000 more
- RM160 annual road tax versus RM120
- Six-year manufacturer warranty versus seven years
O5
- RM9,000 lower entry price
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and eight-speaker Sony audio
- Four front parking sensors and a space-saver spare tyre
- 378-litre boot is 56 litres smaller
- 2,630-mm wheelbase is 90 mm shorter
- 145 hp and 230 Nm are below the Atto 3's 201 hp and 310 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800 | RM116,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 145 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 60.48 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 420 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,588 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,630 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,434 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres✓ | 378 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Giti GitiComfort F50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 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 3 & O5 for sale
Atto 3 vs O5 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Chery O5 better?
The Atto 3 is better for buyers who can charge at home or work, with 420 km of EV range, 110-kW DC charging and a larger boot. Choose the O5 if petrol refuelling and lower upfront cost matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM9,000 more than the Chery O5. The extra outlay brings an electric powertrain, 60.48-kWh battery, 420-km range, V2L and 56 litres more boot space.
Which has the larger cabin-and-luggage footprint?
The BYD Atto 3 is larger in every listed exterior dimension: it is 4,455 mm long, 1,875 mm wide and has a 2,720-mm wheelbase. Its boot is also larger at 434 litres, against the O5's 378 litres.