Verdict
At RM125,800, the Atto 3 asks RM19,000 more than the RM106,800 X70, but brings 201 hp, 310 Nm and a 60.48-kWh battery rated for 420 km, plus 110-kW DC charging. That suits a buyer with dependable charging and a preference for adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking. The X70 is the more practical petrol choice: its 515-litre boot beats 434 litres and its 60-litre tank supports conventional refuelling. Both are five-seat, front-wheel-drive C-segment SUVs with six airbags and multi-link rear suspension.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you can charge at home or work and want 420 km of EV range, 201 hp and a fuller active-safety suite.
Pick the Proton X70 if you want to spend RM19,000 less, carry more luggage and retain petrol refuelling convenience.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Proton X70 RM106,800.
- Power and torque: BYD Atto 3 motor 201 hp and 310 Nm; Proton X70 1.5-litre turbo engine 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Energy storage: BYD Atto 3 60.48-kWh battery with 420 km range; Proton X70 60-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; Proton X70 515 litres.
- Wheelbase: BYD Atto 3 2,720 mm; Proton X70 2,670 mm.
- Road tax: BYD Atto 3 RM160 per year; Proton X70 RM120 per year.
Atto 3
- 201 hp and 310 Nm electric motor
- 420 km EV range and 110-kW DC charging
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control
- RM19,000 dearer
- 434-litre boot is 81 litres smaller
- No spare tyre; it uses a tyre repair kit
X70
- 515-litre boot and a space-saver spare tyre
- RM19,000 lower purchase price
- Dual-zone climate control with air purifier and ioniser
- 178 hp and 290 Nm trail the Atto 3’s 201 hp and 310 Nm
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system
- Passive cruise control instead of adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
What the Atto 3 has over the X70
What the X70 has over the Atto 3
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Atto 3's wheelbase is 50 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Atto 3 is 44 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the X70: 515 litres against 434.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800 | RM106,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,285/mo | RM1,090/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,519 | RM3,056✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,280 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.40 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,791 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 8.6 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 40 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 290 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| 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 | — | 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission with Manual Mode |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Geely |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,575 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 515 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 17 inch | 17 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 12 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Purifier System & Air Ionizer |
| 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, 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" Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, eSIM, Voice Control and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Atto 3 vs X70 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Proton X70 better?
The Atto 3 is better for buyers with reliable charging who want EV range, stronger output and active driver assistance. The X70 is better for buyers prioritising a lower upfront cost, a 515-litre boot and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM19,000 more than the Proton X70: RM125,800 versus RM106,800.
Which one has the better warranty?
The Atto 3 has a six-year, 150,000-km vehicle warranty, plus eight-year battery and electric drive unit cover. The X70 has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, so high-mileage users may prefer its mileage terms.
How long does charging take?
The Atto 3's 60.5 kWh battery takes about 8.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 110 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The X70 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Atto 3 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.