BYD Atto 3 vs Mazda CX-30
Verdict
At RM125,800 against RM128,409, the BYD Atto 3 undercuts the Mazda CX-30 by RM2,609 while giving you 201 hp, a 60.5 kWh battery and 420 km of EV range. It is also larger in every exterior dimension, with a 2,720 mm wheelbase. The Mazda counters with petrol convenience, 6.4 L/100 km, a 51-litre tank and seven airbags. Boot space is basically level: 434 litres plays 430 litres.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you want the stronger, roomier EV with 420 km range, lower road tax and a slightly lower purchase price.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you prefer petrol refuelling, seven airbags and a smaller footprint for daily city use.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Mazda CX-30 RM128,409
- Power: BYD Atto 3 201 hp; Mazda CX-30 162 hp
- Wheelbase: BYD Atto 3 2,720 mm; Mazda CX-30 2,655 mm
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; Mazda CX-30 430 litres
- Airbags: BYD Atto 3 6; Mazda CX-30 7
- Road tax: BYD Atto 3 RM160/year; Mazda CX-30 RM439/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 125,800✓ | RM 128,409 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 162 hp |
| Torque | — | 213 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s | — |
| Top speed | — | 196 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.4 L/100km |
| Battery | 60.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 420 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Boot space | 434 L✓ | 430 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160✓ | RM 439 |
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.
Atto 3
- 201 hp motor is stronger than the Mazda’s 162 hp petrol engine
- 420 km EV range from a 60.5 kWh battery
- Lower annual road tax at RM160
- Six airbags versus the Mazda’s seven
- Boot is only 4 litres larger despite the bigger body
- Price advantage is a slim RM2,609
CX-30
- Seven airbags
- Petrol set-up has a 51-litre tank and 6.4 L/100 km fuel economy
- Shorter, narrower and lower than the BYD
- 162 hp is well down on the BYD’s 201 hp
- Higher annual road tax at RM439
- Auto emergency braking is not specified
Atto 3 vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Mazda CX-30 better?
The BYD Atto 3 is the better pick for performance, cabin footprint and lower road tax. The Mazda CX-30 makes more sense if you want petrol refuelling and the extra airbag.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM2,609 more than the BYD Atto 3. The gap is small, so the decision should hinge more on EV versus petrol use than purchase price alone.
Which SUV is roomier?
The BYD Atto 3 is larger, with a 2,720 mm wheelbase versus 2,655 mm in the Mazda CX-30. Boot space is almost tied, at 434 litres for the BYD and 430 litres for the Mazda.