Verdict
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM8,100 less at RM125,800, yet its 201 hp/310 Nm motor cuts the 0-100 km/h run to 7.3 seconds against the Civic’s 8.3 seconds. Its 60.48 kWh battery is rated for 420 km and supports 110 kW DC charging, while V2L supplies up to 3.3 kW. The Honda Civic counters with a 497-litre boot, 63 litres more than the SUV, a RM90 annual road tax and a 401 kg lower kerb weight. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the Atto 3 is the better-equipped, quicker buy; the Civic suits petrol convenience and luggage space.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if home or workplace charging is available and you want 420 km rated EV range, quicker acceleration and ventilated power front seats.
Pick the Honda Civic if you need a 497-litre boot, prefer a 47-litre petrol tank and want RM90 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Honda Civic RM133,900.
- Power and torque: BYD Atto 3 201 hp/310 Nm; Honda Civic 180 hp/240 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Atto 3 7.3 seconds; Honda Civic 8.3 seconds.
- Cargo space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; Honda Civic 497 litres.
- Kerb weight: BYD Atto 3 1,750 kg; Honda Civic 1,349 kg.
- Annual road tax: BYD Atto 3 RM160; Honda Civic RM90.
Atto 3
- 201 hp and 310 Nm motor; 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.
- 60.48 kWh battery with 420 km rated range, 110 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Ventilated power front seats, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera.
- 434-litre boot is 63 litres smaller than the Civic’s 497 litres.
- RM160 annual road tax is RM70 higher than the Civic’s.
- At 1,750 kg, it is 401 kg heavier than the Civic.
Civic
- 497-litre boot is 63 litres larger than the Atto 3’s.
- RM90 annual road tax is RM70 lower.
- Gets an alarm, four front parking sensors and an eight-speaker audio system with Google services built in.
- Its 180 hp/240 Nm output trails the Atto 3’s 201 hp/310 Nm, and 0-100 km/h takes 8.3 seconds versus 7.3 seconds.
- Manual front seats lack the Atto 3’s power adjustment and ventilation.
- No blind spot information system or 360-degree camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM133,900 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 180 hp |
| Torque | — | 240 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.3 |
| 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds✓ | 8.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,678 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,349 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 497 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 215/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 215/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental MaxContact MC5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6 Speakers | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| 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 3 vs Civic FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Honda Civic better?
The Atto 3 is better if you can charge regularly: it is quicker, has 420 km rated range and adds V2L, a panoramic sunroof and ventilated power seats. Pick the Civic for its larger 497-litre boot and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 is RM8,100 cheaper than the Honda Civic.
Which is quicker, the BYD Atto 3 or Honda Civic?
The BYD Atto 3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The Honda Civic takes 8.3 seconds, a one-second deficit.