Car Buyer's Guide

BYD Atto 2 vs Proton X50

BYD Atto 2

BYD Atto 2

Premium

Proton X50

Proton X50

Verdict

The Atto 2 has a 13% bigger boot, while the X50 is about 10% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM100,000RM89,800
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM120
Powertrain
Engine Tech12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,499 cc
Horsepower178 hp
Torque290 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower174 hp
Motor Torque290 Nm
Battery Capacity51.1 kWh
EV Range345 km
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)82 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Transmission Name7DCT
Gears7
Transmission ManufacturerGeely
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.9 seconds7.6 seconds
Top Speed160 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,310 mm4,380 mm
Width1,830 mm1,795 mm
Height1,675 mm1,609 mm
Wheelbase2,620 mm2,600 mm
Weight1,351 kg
Fuel Tank45 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space380 litres330 litres
Front Tyre215/60R17215/60R17
Rear Tyre215/60R17215/60R17
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresWestlake SU318aGitiComfort F50
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual For Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Outer Two Rear SeatsAvailable on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Reflector
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front SeatsManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-conRear Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Front
Audio15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors2 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer6 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty6 Times Free Labour Servicing

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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