Verdict
At RM125,800, the BYD Atto 3 costs RM3,000 less than the RM128,800 Kia Sportage and cuts annual road tax from RM440 to RM160. Its 201 hp, 310 Nm motor, 60.48 kWh battery and 420 km range make it the more forceful, lower-tax EV choice, while 110 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L add useful flexibility. The Sportage fights back with a 587-litre boot, 153 litres more than the Atto 3, plus a longer 2,755 mm wheelbase. But its safety and convenience kit is plainly leaner.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you want 420 km EV range, lower RM160 annual road tax and far more driver-assistance equipment for RM3,000 less.
Pick the Kia Sportage if your priority is its 587-litre boot, 2,755 mm wheelbase and local CKD assembly.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Kia Sportage RM128,800.
- Road tax: BYD Atto 3 RM160 per year; Kia Sportage RM440 per year.
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 3 has a 201 hp/310 Nm electric motor; Kia Sportage has a 154 hp/192 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; Kia Sportage 587 litres.
- Wheelbase: BYD Atto 3 2,720 mm; Kia Sportage 2,755 mm.
- Driver assistance: BYD Atto 3 has autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go; Kia Sportage has neither and uses passive cruise control.
Atto 3
- 201 hp and 310 Nm motor with 420 km range.
- 110 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot information and a 360-degree camera.
- 434-litre boot is 153 litres smaller than the Sportage's.
- No spare tyre; the Sportage gets a space-saver.
- At 1,750 kg, it is 172 kg heavier than the Sportage.
Sportage
- 587-litre boot and a 2,755 mm wheelbase.
- Locally assembled CKD SUV.
- Space-saver spare tyre.
- RM3,000 dearer and annual road tax is RM280 higher.
- 154 hp and 192 Nm trail the Atto 3's 201 hp and 310 Nm.
- It lacks autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot information and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM128,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-Valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp |
| Torque | — | 192 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,578 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 587 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Available for all seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Manual Adjustment |
| 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 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 | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 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 | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| 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 Sportage FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Kia Sportage better?
The BYD Atto 3 is the better-equipped choice, with a 201 hp motor, 420 km range, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Kia Sportage instead if its 587-litre boot and longer 2,755 mm wheelbase matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 is RM3,000 cheaper: RM125,800 versus RM128,800 for the Kia Sportage. Its annual road tax is also RM280 lower, at RM160 versus RM440.
Which has the larger boot?
The Kia Sportage has the larger boot at 587 litres, compared with 434 litres in the BYD Atto 3. That is a 153-litre advantage for the Kia.