Verdict
At RM125,800, the BYD Atto 3 undercuts the RM144,800 Toyota Corolla by RM19,000 while bringing 201 hp and 310 Nm against the sedan’s 137 hp and 172 Nm. Its 60.48-kWh battery has a stated 420-km range and accepts 110-kW DC charging, so it makes sense for owners with dependable charging access. The Corolla counters with a 470-litre boot, 50-litre petrol tank and full-size spare, useful on longer journeys away from chargers. The Atto 3 is the lower-road-tax, better-equipped choice; the Corolla favours conventional refuelling and luggage capacity.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you can charge regularly and want 201 hp, 310 Nm, a 420-km stated range and more active safety equipment for RM19,000 less.
Pick the Toyota Corolla if a 470-litre boot, full-size spare tyre, petrol refuelling and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than EV running costs and equipment.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Toyota Corolla RM144,800.
- Output: BYD Atto 3 single motor 201 hp and 310 Nm; Toyota Corolla 1.8-litre engine 137 hp and 172 Nm.
- Energy storage: BYD Atto 3 60.48-kWh battery with 420-km stated range; Toyota Corolla 50-litre petrol tank.
- Road tax: BYD Atto 3 RM160 per year; Toyota Corolla RM279 per year.
- Cargo space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; Toyota Corolla 470 litres.
- Spare wheel provision: BYD Atto 3 tyre repair kit; Toyota Corolla full-size 17-inch alloy spare.
Atto 3
- 201-hp, 310-Nm front motor and 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 60.48-kWh battery, 110-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and a 360-degree camera.
- 434-litre boot is 36 litres smaller than the Corolla's.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Corolla's full-size alloy spare.
- Six-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty has a mileage cap, unlike the Corolla's unlimited-mileage cover.
Corolla
- 470-litre boot and a full-size 17-inch alloy spare tyre.
- Five-star Euro NCAP, ANCAP and ASEAN NCAP ratings.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and five-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- RM19,000 higher purchase price and RM119 more annual road tax.
- 137 hp and 172 Nm trail the Atto 3's 201 hp and 310 Nm.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM144,800 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM279 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 137 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 |
| Transmission Name | — | 7 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,365 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 470 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| 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) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| 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 |
| 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 | 9.0" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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.
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Atto 3 vs Corolla FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Toyota Corolla better?
The Atto 3 is the better buy for owners with charging access: it costs RM19,000 less, has 201 hp and 310 Nm, and gets 420 km of stated range. Choose the Corolla for its larger boot, petrol convenience and full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 is RM19,000 cheaper than the Toyota Corolla. Its annual road tax is also RM160, compared with RM279 for the Corolla.
Which has the better long-distance practicality?
The Toyota Corolla is easier to keep moving where charging is unavailable, using its 50-litre petrol tank. It also has a 470-litre boot and full-size spare, versus the Atto 3's 434 litres and tyre repair kit.