Verdict
The RM125,800 Atto 3 costs RM3,000 less than the Sportage and cuts annual road tax from RM440 to RM160. Its 201 hp, 310 Nm motor, 60.48 kWh battery and 420 km range make the EV case clear, while 110 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L add useful electrical capability. It also brings autonomous braking, steering lane keeping and adaptive cruise control. The Kia counters with a 587-litre boot, 153 litres more than the BYD, plus a 35 mm longer wheelbase. Pick it when luggage space matters more than EV running-cost advantages.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you want 420 km EV range, RM160 annual road tax and a fuller driver-assistance suite.
Pick the Kia Sportage if you need its 587-litre boot, 2,755 mm wheelbase and a space-saver spare tyre.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; Kia Sportage RM128,800
- Annual road tax: BYD Atto 3 RM160; Kia Sportage RM440
- Powertrain: BYD Atto 3 201 hp/310 Nm electric motor; Kia Sportage 154 hp/192 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine
- Length and wheelbase: BYD Atto 3 4,455 mm/2,720 mm; Kia Sportage 4,660 mm/2,755 mm
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; Kia Sportage 587 litres
- Weight: BYD Atto 3 1,750 kg; Kia Sportage 1,578 kg
Atto 3
- 420 km range, 110 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control
- Power-adjustable ventilated front seats and panoramic sunroof
- 434-litre boot is 153 litres smaller than the Sportage's
- 1,750 kg kerb weight is 172 kg higher
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Kia's space-saver spare
Sportage
- 587-litre boot and 2,755 mm wheelbase
- Space-saver spare tyre
- Lighter 1,578 kg kerb weight
- RM3,000 higher purchase price and RM280 higher annual road tax
- No listed autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system
- Manual front-seat adjustment and no sunroof
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM125,800✓ | RM128,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-Valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp at 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | — | 192 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 81 mm × 97 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,455 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,750 kg | 1,578 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 434 litres | 587 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 235/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Available for 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 | Manual Adjustment |
| 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 | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with 6 Speakers | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto 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 | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| 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 3 & Sportage for sale
Atto 3 vs Sportage FAQ
Is the BYD Atto 3 or Kia Sportage better?
The Atto 3 is the stronger pick for lower road tax, EV range, charging capability and driver assistance. Choose the Sportage if its 587-litre boot, longer wheelbase and space-saver spare better suit your use.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM125,800 and the Kia Sportage costs RM128,800, so the Atto 3 is RM3,000 cheaper.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The BYD Atto 3 has lower annual road tax at RM160, compared with RM440 for the Kia Sportage. That is a RM280 yearly difference.
