Verdict
At RM125,800, the BYD Atto 3 undercuts the RM129,639 Kia Sportage by RM3,839, while annual road tax is RM160 against RM440. Its 201 hp/310 Nm motor, 60.48 kWh battery and 420 km range make the EV case clear if charging suits your routine. The Sportage fights back with a 587-litre boot, 153 litres more than the Atto 3, and a space-saver spare. But the BYD brings far more driver assistance, plus a six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty against five years/100,000 km.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you can charge regularly and want lower road tax, 420 km EV range and active safety aids for less money.
Pick the Kia Sportage if the 587-litre boot, space-saver spare and lower 1,578 kg kerb weight matter more than EV running costs.
Key differences
- Price: RM125,800 for the BYD Atto 3 versus RM129,639 for the Kia Sportage
- Annual road tax: RM160 versus RM440
- Boot space: 434 litres versus 587 litres
- Length: 4,455 mm versus 4,660 mm
- Kerb weight: 1,750 kg versus 1,578 kg
- Vehicle warranty: 6 years/150,000 km versus 5 years/100,000 km
Atto 3
- 201 hp and 310 Nm electric motor with 420 km range
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assistance
- Power-adjustable ventilated front seats and 360-degree camera
- 434-litre boot is 153 litres smaller
- No spare tyre; the Kia gets a space-saver
- Heavier at 1,750 kg versus 1,578 kg
Sportage
- 587-litre boot and space-saver spare tyre
- Lower 1,578 kg kerb weight
- Longer 4,660 mm body
- Costs RM3,839 more
- RM440 annual road tax is RM280 higher
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assistance
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM129,639 |
| 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.
Used Atto 3 & Sportage for sale
Atto 3 vs Sportage FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Kia Sportage better?
The Atto 3 is the better choice for buyers able to charge regularly, thanks to its 420 km range, lower road tax and stronger safety kit. Choose the Sportage if its 587-litre boot and space-saver spare are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 is RM3,839 cheaper than the Kia Sportage.
Which has more boot space?
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.