BYD Atto 3 vs iCaur 03
Verdict
This is closer in size than attitude: both are C-segment, five-seat, CBU electric SUVs with single motors, single-ratio transmissions, six airbags and AEB. The iCaur 03 undercuts the BYD Atto 3 by RM6,000 and gets a larger 65.7 kWh battery, but the BYD counters with 201 hp, 420 km range and a 434-litre boot against 181 hp, 355 km and 264 litres. The iCaur’s rear-drive layout and taller, wider body give it a different flavour, not a clear win.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you want the longer 420 km range, stronger 201 hp motor and much larger 434-litre boot.
Pick the iCaur 03 if you want to spend RM6,000 less, prefer rear-wheel drive and can live with 355 km range and a 264-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; iCaur 03 RM119,800
- Power and driven wheels: BYD Atto 3 201 hp, front-wheel drive; iCaur 03 181 hp, rear-wheel drive
- Battery and range: BYD Atto 3 60.5 kWh, 420 km; iCaur 03 65.7 kWh, 355 km
- Size: BYD Atto 3 4,455 x 1,875 x 1,615 mm; iCaur 03 4,406 x 1,910 x 1,715 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: BYD Atto 3 2,720 mm, 434 litres; iCaur 03 2,715 mm, 264 litres
- Warranty and road tax: BYD Atto 3 6 years, RM160/year; iCaur 03 7 years, RM140/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 125,800 | RM 119,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 181 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s | — |
| Top speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 60.5 kWh | 65.7 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 420 km✓ | 355 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,406 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Boot space | 434 L✓ | 264 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 140✓ |
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
- Longer 420 km EV range
- Stronger 201 hp motor
- Much larger 434-litre boot
- Costs RM6,000 more
- Shorter 6-year warranty
- Higher RM160 yearly road tax
03
- RM6,000 lower price
- Larger 65.7 kWh battery
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Shorter 355 km EV range
- Smaller 264-litre boot
- Lower 181 hp output
Atto 3 vs 03 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or iCaur 03 better?
For most buyers, the BYD Atto 3 is better on paper because it has 201 hp, 420 km range and a 434-litre boot. Choose the iCaur 03 if the RM6,000 saving, rear-wheel drive and 7-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur 03 is RM6,000 cheaper than the BYD Atto 3.
Which has the better range and boot space?
The BYD Atto 3 has the clear advantage: 420 km versus 355 km, and 434 litres versus 264 litres. The iCaur 03 has the larger battery, 65.7 kWh against 60.5 kWh, but not the longer rated range.