Verdict
At RM125,800, the BYD Atto 3 is RM4,000 cheaper and trades petrol stops for a 60.48-kWh battery, 420-km EV range and 110-kW DC charging. Its 201-hp, 310-Nm motor also has a quoted 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The RM129,800 Jetour T1 counters with a much larger 574-litre boot, against 434 litres, and a 250-mm longer body with 80 mm more wheelbase. Choose based on charging access: the Atto 3 makes sense for home-charging EV use, while the T1 suits buyers needing the larger cabin and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you can charge regularly and want 420 km of EV range, 110-kW DC charging and a lower RM125,800 price.
Pick the Jetour T1 if you need a 574-litre boot, a larger 4,705-mm body and the convenience of a 70-litre petrol tank.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Jetour T1 RM129,800.
- Powertrain: Atto 3 has a 201-hp, 310-Nm electric motor; T1 has a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 168 hp and 270 Nm.
- Energy storage: Atto 3 has a 60.48-kWh battery and 420-km range; T1 has a 70-litre petrol tank.
- Charging: Atto 3 supports 7-kW AC and 110-kW DC charging; T1 has no charging provision.
- Size and boot: Atto 3 is 4,455 mm long with a 434-litre boot; T1 is 4,705 mm long with a 574-litre boot.
- Warranty: Atto 3 has a six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty; T1 has a seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty.
Atto 3
- RM4,000 lower purchase price
- 420-km EV range with 110-kW DC charging
- Ventilated power-adjustable front seats and panoramic sunroof
- 434-litre boot is 140 litres smaller
- 250 mm shorter body and 80 mm shorter wheelbase
- No space-saver spare tyre; it uses a tyre repair kit
T1
- 574-litre boot
- Larger 4,705-mm body and 2,800-mm wheelbase
- Seven-year vehicle warranty and space-saver spare tyre
- Costs RM4,000 more
- No EV range, DC charging or 3.3-kW V2L capability
- Manual front passenger-seat adjustment versus the Atto 3's powered front seats
What the Atto 3 has over the T1
What the T1 has over the Atto 3
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The T1's wheelbase is 80 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The T1 is 92 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the T1: 574 litres against 434.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM129,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,285/mo✓ | RM1,325/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,519✓ | RM3,654 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,280 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.40 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,791 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 8.6 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 40 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 168 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| 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) |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,967 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,632 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/65R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/65R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | GitiComfort F50 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 17 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Apex Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Apex Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| 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 AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| 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 | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the BYD Atto 3 or Jetour T1 better?
The Atto 3 is better for buyers with dependable charging, thanks to its 420-km EV range, 110-kW DC charging and lower RM125,800 price. The T1 is better if boot space and petrol refuelling matter more, with 574 litres versus 434 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T1 costs RM129,800, which is RM4,000 more than the BYD Atto 3 at RM125,800.
Which has the bigger boot, the BYD Atto 3 or Jetour T1?
The Jetour T1 has the bigger boot at 574 litres. The BYD Atto 3 has 434 litres, leaving the T1 with a 140-litre advantage.
How long does charging take?
The Atto 3's 60.5 kWh battery takes about 8.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 110 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The T1 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Atto 3 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The T1 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 6 years for the Atto 3. Atto 3: 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty. T1: 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty.