Verdict
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM125,800 against the Toyota Corolla Cross’s RM133,800, while cutting annual road tax from RM359 to RM160. Its 201 hp, 310 Nm motor, 60.48 kWh battery and 420 km EV range make the stronger case for drivers able to charge regularly. The Corolla Cross counters with a 47-litre petrol tank, a 440-litre boot and a space-saver spare. It is also 345 kg lighter. The Atto 3 is the better-equipped buy, adding a panoramic sunroof, ventilated power front seats and 110 kW DC charging; the Toyota suits buyers who want petrol refuelling and a local CKD build.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you can charge at home or work and want 201 hp, 420 km of EV range and lower RM160 annual road tax for RM8,000 less.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if petrol refuelling, a 47-litre tank, a space-saver spare and a slightly larger 440-litre boot matter more than EV charging.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800.
- Powertrain: Atto 3 201 hp/310 Nm electric motor; Corolla Cross 138 hp/172 Nm 1.8-litre petrol engine.
- Energy storage: Atto 3 60.48 kWh battery with 420 km range; Corolla Cross 47-litre fuel tank.
- Road tax: Atto 3 RM160 per year; Corolla Cross RM359 per year.
- Wheelbase: Atto 3 2,720 mm; Corolla Cross 2,640 mm.
- Kerb weight: Atto 3 1,750 kg; Corolla Cross 1,405 kg.
Atto 3
- RM8,000 lower price and RM199 lower annual road tax.
- 201 hp, 310 Nm motor with 420 km EV range.
- Panoramic sunroof, ventilated power front seats and 110 kW DC charging.
- 345 kg heavier than the Corolla Cross.
- 434-litre boot is 6 litres smaller, and it has a tyre repair kit rather than a space-saver spare.
- No alarm or front foglamps.
Corolla Cross
- 47-litre petrol tank avoids reliance on charging.
- 440-litre boot and a space-saver spare tyre.
- 345 kg lighter, with an alarm and front foglamps.
- Costs RM8,000 more and annual road tax is RM199 higher.
- Its 138 hp and 172 Nm trail the Atto 3’s 201 hp and 310 Nm.
- No panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats or DC charging capability.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM133,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM359 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | — | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 138 hp |
| Torque | — | 172 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 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 | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| 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.
Used Atto 3 & Corolla Cross for sale
Atto 3 vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The Atto 3 is better for buyers with regular charging access: it is cheaper, has 201 hp and 310 Nm, and covers 420 km on its 60.48 kWh battery. Choose the Corolla Cross for petrol refuelling, its 47-litre tank and space-saver spare.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 is RM8,000 cheaper than the Toyota Corolla Cross. Its annual road tax is also RM199 lower, at RM160 versus RM359.
Which has more boot space and the better spare-tyre provision?
The Corolla Cross has the larger boot by 6 litres, at 440 litres versus 434 litres, and carries a space-saver spare. The Atto 3 uses a tyre repair kit.