Car Buyer's Guide

BYD Atto 2 vs Dongfeng Box

BYD Atto 2

BYD Atto 2

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Dongfeng Box

Dongfeng Box

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Verdict

The Atto 2 is 46% more powerful, the Box goes 20% further on a charge, while the Atto 2 has a 14% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM100,000RM100,000
Body typeSUVHatchback
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM50
Powertrain
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower174 hp94 hp
Motor Torque290 Nm160 Nm
Battery Capacity51.1 kWh42.3 kWh
EV Range345 km430 km
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW6.6 kW
Charging Rate (DC)82 kW70 kW
V2L3.3 kW3.6 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.9 seconds
Top Speed160 km/h140 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,310 mm4,030 mm
Width1,830 mm1,810 mm
Height1,675 mm1,570 mm
Wheelbase2,620 mm2,660 mm
Weight1,342 kg
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space380 litres326 litres
Front Tyre215/60R17215/55R17
Rear Tyre215/60R17215/55R17
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresWestlake SU318aWanli Harmonic Plus
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Alloy17" Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Alloy17" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Front Passenger
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual For Rear DoorsManual For Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable on Outer Two Rear SeatsAvailable On Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projectors
TaillampsLED CombinationLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front SeatsManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-foldingOne-piece Folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 1 USB
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front
Audio15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System12.8" Touchscreen
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up & Down
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, 360-degree Surround View
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer6 years7 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit WarrantyLimited to the first owner only; 8-year/unlimited mileage battery 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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