Verdict
The BYD Atto 3 is the more rounded daily driver: its 201 hp, 310 Nm motor delivers a claimed 420 km range from a 60.48 kWh battery, while 110 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L add real EV usability. It also brings blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go. The MG HS counters with a 463-litre boot, 55-litre petrol tank and unlimited-mileage warranty, so it suits buyers without convenient charging. The Atto 3’s RM160 annual road tax is RM40 higher than the HS’s RM120.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you can charge regularly and want 420 km EV range, 110 kW DC charging and a fuller ADAS package.
Pick the MG HS if you need a larger 463-litre boot, petrol refuelling flexibility and an unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty.
Key differences
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 3 has a 201 hp/310 Nm electric motor; MG HS has a 160 hp/250 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Energy storage: BYD Atto 3 has a 60.48 kWh battery and 420 km range; MG HS has a 55-litre petrol tank.
- Charging: BYD Atto 3 supports 7 kW AC and 110 kW DC charging; MG HS has no charging capability.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 has 434 litres; MG HS has 463 litres.
- Driver assistance: BYD Atto 3 has blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; MG HS has none of these systems.
- Warranty: BYD Atto 3 has a six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty; MG HS has a five-year/unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty.
Atto 3
- 201 hp and 310 Nm electric motor with a claimed 420 km range.
- 110 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load supply.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control.
- 434-litre boot is 29 litres smaller than the MG HS’s.
- Six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty has a mileage cap, unlike the MG HS’s unlimited-mileage cover.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the MG HS’s space-saver spare.
HS
- 463-litre boot, 29 litres larger than the Atto 3’s.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and seven-year unlimited-mileage powertrain warranty.
- Space-saver spare tyre, alarm and built-in navigation.
- 160 hp and 250 Nm trail the Atto 3’s 201 hp and 310 Nm.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assistance.
- Manual tailgate, no front parking sensors and no 360-degree camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM129,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 160 hp at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 74 mm × 86.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| 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 | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed, Twin-clutch Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,876 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 463 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Maxxis Bravo HPM5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 Outer Two Rear 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 | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 4 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 | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/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 | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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 & HS for sale
Atto 3 vs HS FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or MG HS better?
The BYD Atto 3 is better for drivers able to charge at home or work, thanks to its 420 km claimed range, 110 kW DC charging and stronger safety assistance. Choose the MG HS for its larger boot, petrol convenience and unlimited-mileage warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM125,800 and the MG HS costs RM129,900, putting the Atto 3 RM4,100 lower.
Which has more boot space, the BYD Atto 3 or MG HS?
The MG HS has the larger boot at 463 litres, versus 434 litres in the BYD Atto 3. That is a 29-litre advantage for the MG.
