Verdict
At RM100,000 apiece, the BYD Atto 2 is the more rounded Malaysian family-car buy: 174 hp and 290 Nm, a 380-litre boot, six airbags and a 15.6-inch CarPlay/Android Auto screen make the stronger case for the same money. The Dongfeng Box counters with a claimed 430 km range from its 42.3-kWh battery, against 345 km from the Atto 2’s 51.1-kWh pack, plus a longer 2,660-mm wheelbase and auto parking. Choose the BYD for safety, power and luggage room; choose the Box for range and parking assistance.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want 174 hp, six airbags, a 380-litre boot and more complete infotainment for the same RM100,000.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if your priority is its 430 km claimed range, RM50 annual road tax and standard auto parking.
Key differences
- Motor output: BYD Atto 2 174 hp/290 Nm; Dongfeng Box 94 hp/160 Nm.
- Battery and range: BYD Atto 2 51.1 kWh/345 km; Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh/430 km.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 2 380 litres; Dongfeng Box 326 litres.
- Airbags: BYD Atto 2 six; Dongfeng Box two.
- Wheelbase: BYD Atto 2 2,620 mm; Dongfeng Box 2,660 mm.
- Annual road tax: BYD Atto 2 RM120; Dongfeng Box RM50.
Atto 2
- 174 hp and 290 Nm motor
- Six airbags and an immobiliser
- 380-litre boot with 60:40 split rear seats
- 345 km claimed range versus the Box's 430 km
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM50
- No auto parking; two front and four rear parking sensors versus six at both ends
Box
- 430 km claimed range from a 42.3-kWh battery
- Standard auto parking and six front and six rear parking sensors
- Seven-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty for the first owner
- 94 hp and 160 Nm versus the Atto 2's 174 hp and 290 Nm
- Only two airbags versus six
- 326-litre boot and one-piece folding rear seat versus 380 litres and a 60:40 split
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000 | RM100,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 174 hp✓ | 94 hp |
| Motor Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 160 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 51.1 kWh✓ | 42.3 kWh |
| EV Range | 345 km | 430 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 82 kW✓ | 70 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,030 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,660 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,342 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 326 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | Wanli Harmonic Plus |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 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) | 2 (Driver and Front Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System | 12.8" Touchscreen |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | Limited 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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Atto 2 vs Box FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Dongfeng Box better?
The BYD Atto 2 is better for safety, power, boot space and cabin equipment, with six airbags, 174 hp and a 380-litre boot. The Dongfeng Box is better if its 430 km claimed range, auto parking and lower RM50 road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
There is no list-price difference: both the BYD Atto 2 and Dongfeng Box cost RM100,000. The choice is about priorities, as the BYD brings more power and safety equipment while the Box goes further on a charge.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Dongfeng Box has the longer claimed range at 430 km, 85 km more than the BYD Atto 2’s 345 km. Its battery is smaller, at 42.3 kWh versus 51.1 kWh in the Atto 2.
