Verdict
The RM6,450 gap buys the BYD Atto 3 a 60.48 kWh battery, 420 km EV range and 201 hp/310 Nm motor, plus autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go. It is the more complete five-seat choice for a Malaysian buyer who can charge at home or work, and its 434-litre boot is far more useful. The Jetour VT9 answers with seven seats, a 57-litre petrol tank and a longer seven-year vehicle warranty, but its 89-litre boot is restrictive.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you want a 420 km electric SUV with a 434-litre boot and the stronger active-safety kit.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you need seven seats, petrol refuelling and a lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Jetour VT9 RM119,350.
- Seats: BYD Atto 3 5; Jetour VT9 7.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; Jetour VT9 89 litres.
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 3 201 hp/310 Nm electric motor; Jetour VT9 154 hp/230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Length: BYD Atto 3 4,455 mm; Jetour VT9 4,724 mm.
- Vehicle warranty: BYD Atto 3 6 years/150,000 km; Jetour VT9 7 years/150,000 km.
Atto 3
- 420 km EV range from a 60.48 kWh battery
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
- 434-litre boot and 360-degree camera
- Five seats versus the VT9's seven
- Costs RM6,450 more
- Six-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter
VT9
- Seven seats and seven three-point seat belts
- 57-litre petrol tank
- Seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty plus 10-year/1,000,000-km engine warranty
- 89-litre boot versus the Atto 3's 434 litres
- 154 hp and 230 Nm versus 201 hp and 310 Nm
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800 | RM119,350✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| 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) |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres✓ | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 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, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A 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 | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| 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.
Used Atto 3 & VT9 for sale
Atto 3 vs VT9 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Jetour VT9 better?
The Atto 3 is better for five-seat EV ownership, luggage capacity and driver assistance, with 420 km range and a 434-litre boot. The VT9 is better only where its seven-seat layout and petrol powertrain suit your needs.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM6,450 more than the Jetour VT9: RM125,800 against RM119,350.
Which is safer-equipped?
The Atto 3 has the stronger listed safety equipment: autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and front and rear curtain airbags. The VT9 lists passive cruise control and front side airbags, but not those driver-assistance systems.