Car Buyer's Guide

BYD Atto 3 vs Omoda Jaecoo J7

BYD Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

Omoda Jaecoo J7

Omoda Jaecoo J7

Verdict

The Atto 3 is about 9% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 125,800RM 138,800
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing
Capacity1,598 cc
Horsepower194 hp
Torque290 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInline
Timing TypeChain
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore77 mm
Compression Ratio9.9
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower201 hp
Motor Torque310 Nm
Battery TypeLithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Capacity60.48 kWh
EV Range420 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCS
Charging Rate (DC)110 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Transmission Name7-speed Dual-clutch Gearbox
Gears7
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.3 seconds9.2 seconds
Top Speed180 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,455 mm4,500 mm
Width1,875 mm1,865 mm
Height1,615 mm1,680 mm
Wheelbase2,720 mm2,672 mm
Weight1,750 kg
Fuel Tank51 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space434 litres412 litres
Front Tyre235/50R18235/50R19
Rear Tyre235/50R18235/50R19
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitFull Size Spare
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6 QCooper Evolution CTT
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels18" Alloy19" Alloys
Rear Wheels18" Alloy19" Alloys
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
Rear BrakesSolid DiscsSolid Discs
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable on outer two rear seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Projector with Auto High BeamLED Projectors
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front Seats, VentilatedDriver & Front Passenger Powered Seats
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-fold
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic, Tilt and SlidePanoramic Sunroof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights, Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof ShadePanoramic Glass Shade
Audio15.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6 Speakers14.8-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Sony Sound System, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop and GoAdaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered BootPowered Boot
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, 360-degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years7 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 160RM 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.

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