Verdict
At RM100,000, the BYD Atto 2 costs RM2,076 less, yet gives a Malaysian private buyer a 51.1-kWh battery, 345 km claimed range and 174 hp/290 Nm electric motor. Its RM120 annual road tax is far below the Maxus V80’s RM839, while six airbags and active safety systems make the V80’s two-airbag commercial specification look basic. The Maxus counters with a 5,700-mm body, 3,850-mm wheelbase, diesel power and a full-size spare, but its two seats and five-speed manual suit a very different brief.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want a five-seat electric SUV with 345 km range, six airbags, modern driver assistance and much lower annual road tax.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you specifically need a two-seat commercial vehicle with its 5,700-mm body, 3,850-mm wheelbase, diesel engine and full-size spare tyre.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 2 RM100,000; Maxus V80 RM102,076.
- Powertrain: Atto 2 has a 174 hp/290 Nm electric motor; V80 has a 136 hp/330 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel.
- Energy use: Atto 2 has a 51.1-kWh battery and 345 km range; V80 is rated at 9.1 L/100 km with an 80-litre diesel tank.
- Size: Atto 2 is 4,310 mm long with a 2,620-mm wheelbase; V80 is 5,700 mm long with a 3,850-mm wheelbase.
- Safety: Atto 2 has six airbags and autonomous braking; V80 has two airbags and no listed autonomous braking.
- Warranty: Atto 2 gets six years/150,000 km; V80 gets three years/100,000 km.
Atto 2
- 345 km EV range from a 51.1-kWh battery
- Six airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist
- 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- No full-size spare tyre; it uses a tyre repair kit
- Smaller 4,310-mm body and 2,620-mm wheelbase than the V80
- No rear air-con vents with blower control
V80
- 5,700-mm commercial body and 3,850-mm wheelbase
- 330 Nm turbodiesel torque at 1,800 rpm
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre and rear air-con vents
- Costs RM2,076 more and carries RM839 annual road tax versus RM120
- Only two airbags, versus six in the Atto 2, and no listed active safety systems
- Five-speed manual transmission and 9.1 L/100 km diesel consumption
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,000✓ | RM102,076 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM839 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel |
| Capacity | — | 2,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | — | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 92 mm × 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 17.5 |
| 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 | Manual |
| Transmission Name | — | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | — | 5 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 seconds | —✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h✓ | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,500 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 6 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/75R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 215/75R16 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Westlake SU318a | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| 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 | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6-speaker Dirac Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 3 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 & V80 for sale
Atto 2 vs V80 FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 2 or Maxus V80 better?
The Atto 2 is the better private-use choice: it is cheaper, has five seats, six airbags, a 345 km claimed EV range and far lower road tax. The V80 makes sense only for buyers who need its much larger two-seat commercial body.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 2 is RM2,076 cheaper than the Maxus V80: RM100,000 against RM102,076.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Atto 2 costs RM120 a year in road tax, while the V80 costs RM839. That is a RM719 annual difference in favour of the electric BYD.
