BYD Atto 3 vs GAC Emkoo
Verdict
At RM125,800 against RM123,800, this is a tight RM2,000 call between two C-segment SUVs with very different habits. The BYD Atto 3 is quicker, with 201 hp and a 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time, and its 60.5 kWh battery gives 420 km of EV range. The GAC Emkoo is the bigger, petrol-fed choice: 4,680 mm long, 638 litres of boot space and a 55-litre tank. If charging fits your routine, the BYD has the sharper numbers; if cargo space matters, the GAC answers clearly.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you want an electric SUV with stronger acceleration, 420 km of range and a six-year warranty.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want the larger SUV, a much bigger boot and petrol refuelling instead of charging.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; GAC Emkoo RM123,800
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 3 electric single motor with 201 hp; GAC Emkoo 1,497 cc petrol with 175 hp and 270 Nm
- Acceleration: BYD Atto 3 0-100 km/h in 7.3 s; GAC Emkoo 0-100 km/h in 8.8 s
- Size: BYD Atto 3 4,455 mm long and 1,875 mm wide; GAC Emkoo 4,680 mm long and 1,901 mm wide
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; GAC Emkoo 638 litres
- Warranty and road tax: BYD Atto 3 six years and RM160/year; GAC Emkoo five years and RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 125,800 | RM 123,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,497 cc |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s✓ | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | — | 190 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 60.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 420 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,680 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 434 L | 638 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 120✓ |
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 3
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 420 km EV range from a 60.5 kWh battery
- Six-year warranty
- Smaller 434-litre boot
- Shorter and lower than the GAC Emkoo
- Higher RM160 yearly road tax
Emkoo
- Larger 638-litre boot
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Slower 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 175 hp output
- Five-year warranty versus six years for the BYD
Atto 3 vs Emkoo FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or GAC Emkoo better?
The BYD Atto 3 is better for performance and EV running, with 201 hp, 7.3-second acceleration and 420 km range. The GAC Emkoo is better if you need space, with a 638-litre boot and larger body.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM125,800, while the GAC Emkoo costs RM123,800. The BYD is RM2,000 more expensive.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The GAC Emkoo has the bigger boot at 638 litres. The BYD Atto 3 has 434 litres, so the GAC gives an extra 204 litres of luggage space.