Verdict
The RM20,255 saving makes the BYD Atto 3 the sharper Malaysian buy if home or workplace charging fits your routine: its 60.48-kWh battery is rated for 420 km, and its 201-hp, 310-Nm motor reaches 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The Peugeot 408 counters with a 536-litre boot, 102 litres more than the BYD, plus a 2,787-mm wheelbase that is 67 mm longer. It also carries the longer seven-year/200,000-km manufacturer warranty. Choose the Atto 3 for EV running and richer driver-assistance hardware; choose the 408 if petrol refuelling and luggage capacity matter more.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you can charge regularly and want RM20,255 left over, 420 km of rated EV range and 7.3-second acceleration.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you need a 536-litre boot, petrol refuelling and the longer seven-year/200,000-km manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Peugeot 408 RM146,055.
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 3 has a 201-hp/310-Nm electric motor; Peugeot 408 has a 215-hp/300-Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Acceleration: BYD Atto 3 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds; Peugeot 408 in 8.8 seconds.
- Storage: BYD Atto 3 boot is 434 litres; Peugeot 408 boot is 536 litres.
- Wheelbase: BYD Atto 3 measures 2,720 mm; Peugeot 408 measures 2,787 mm.
- Warranty: BYD Atto 3 gets six years/150,000 km; Peugeot 408 gets seven years/200,000 km.
Atto 3
- RM20,255 lower purchase price.
- 420-km rated range, with 7-kW AC and 110-kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-keeping steering correction and a 360-degree camera.
- 434-litre boot is 102 litres smaller than the Peugeot 408's.
- Six-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty is shorter than seven years/200,000 km.
- No built-in navigation, while the Peugeot 408 has it.
408
- 536-litre boot and 2,787-mm wheelbase.
- Seven-year/200,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Dual-zone climate control, navigation and a space-saver spare tyre.
- Costs RM20,255 more than the BYD Atto 3.
- 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Atto 3 by 1.5 seconds.
- Passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist, versus the BYD's stop-and-go adaptive cruise and steering correction.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM146,055 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds✓ | 8.8 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 536 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| 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 Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Driver Powered 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 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| 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 | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| 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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 200,000 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 | — |
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 & 408 for sale
Atto 3 vs 408 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Peugeot 408 better?
The BYD Atto 3 is better for buyers able to charge regularly, thanks to its RM20,255 lower price, 420-km rated range and quicker 7.3-second sprint. The Peugeot 408 is better for a larger 536-litre boot, petrol refuelling and longer warranty coverage.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 costs RM20,255 more than the BYD Atto 3: RM146,055 versus RM125,800.
Which has the larger boot and longer warranty?
The Peugeot 408 has both. Its 536-litre boot exceeds the BYD Atto 3's 434 litres by 102 litres, and its manufacturer warranty runs for seven years or 200,000 km versus six years or 150,000 km.