Verdict
At RM100,000, the BYD Atto 2 costs RM9,980 less than the RM109,980 Mitsubishi Xforce and brings 174 hp, 290 Nm and a claimed 345 km EV range from its 51.1-kWh battery. Its 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance and six airbags make it the stronger on-paper safety and performance choice. The Xforce answers with a 410-litre boot, 30 litres more than the Atto 2, a 2,650-mm wheelbase and local CKD assembly. Pick petrol convenience and cargo room only if those matter more than the BYD’s EV running format and broader driver assistance suite.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want a RM100,000 EV with 345 km range, 174 hp and autonomous braking with lane-keeping assistance.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce if you need a 410-litre boot, 42-litre petrol tank, rear air-con vents and blind spot monitoring.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Mitsubishi Xforce RM109,980.
- Power and torque: Atto 2 single motor makes 174 hp and 290 Nm; Xforce 1.5L petrol engine makes 104 hp and 141 Nm.
- Energy storage: Atto 2 has a 51.1-kWh battery and 345 km EV range; Xforce has a 42-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: Atto 2 380 litres; Xforce 410 litres.
- Wheelbase: Atto 2 2,620 mm; Xforce 2,650 mm.
- Safety equipment: Atto 2 has six airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; Xforce has four airbags, blind spot monitoring and no autonomous braking…
Atto 2
- RM9,980 lower purchase price.
- 174 hp, 290 Nm and 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 345 km EV range, 82 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- 380-litre boot is 30 litres smaller.
- No blind spot information system.
- 17-inch wheels versus the Xforce's 18-inch items.
Xforce
- 410-litre boot and 2,650-mm wheelbase.
- Blind spot information system, auto high beam and front foglamps.
- Dual-zone climate control, rear air-con vents and 40:20:40 rear seats.
- Costs RM9,980 more.
- 104 hp and 141 Nm trail the Atto 2's 174 hp and 290 Nm.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, and only four airbags to the Atto 2's six.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000✓ | RM109,980 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 104 hp |
| Torque | — | 141 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 174 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 345 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 82 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 | 7.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,250 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 410 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| 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 on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for 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 | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear vents |
| 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 & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System | 8" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree view |
| 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.
Used Atto 2 & Xforce for sale
Atto 2 vs Xforce FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Mitsubishi Xforce better?
The BYD Atto 2 is the better buy on paper for performance, driver assistance and price: it costs RM9,980 less, produces 174 hp and gets autonomous braking plus lane-keeping assist. Choose the Xforce for its larger 410-litre boot and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 is RM100,000 and the Mitsubishi Xforce is RM109,980, so the Xforce costs RM9,980 more.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The Mitsubishi Xforce has the larger boot at 410 litres, against 380 litres in the BYD Atto 2. It also has a longer 2,650-mm wheelbase, compared with 2,620 mm.
