Verdict
At RM125,800, the BYD Atto 3 costs RM4,100 less than the RM129,900 MG HS while bringing a 60.48-kWh battery, 420-km EV range and 110-kW DC charging. Its 201-hp, 310-Nm front motor also exceeds the MG’s 160 hp and 250 Nm from a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. The MG counters with a useful 463-litre boot, 29 litres more than the BYD, plus a space-saver spare. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, the BYD is the better-equipped choice; the MG suits those who need petrol refuelling and extra luggage room.
Pick the BYD Atto 3 if you have access to charging and want 420 km of electric range, 110-kW DC charging and substantially fuller driver-assistance equipment for less money.
Pick the MG HS if petrol refuelling, a 463-litre boot and a space-saver spare tyre matter more than EV running and charging capability.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Atto 3 RM125,800; MG HS RM129,900.
- Powertrain output: BYD Atto 3 has a 201-hp, 310-Nm motor; MG HS has a 160-hp, 250-Nm 1.5-litre turbo engine.
- Energy storage: BYD Atto 3 has a 60.48-kWh battery and 420-km EV range; MG HS has a 55-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: BYD Atto 3 434 litres; MG HS 463 litres.
- Length and height: BYD Atto 3 is 4,455 mm long and 1,615 mm tall; MG HS is 4,574 mm long and 1,664 mm tall.
- Wheels: BYD Atto 3 has 18-inch alloys with 235/50R18 tyres; MG HS has 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 tyres.
Atto 3
- 420-km EV range with 110-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go.
- Ventilated power-adjustable front seats, 360-degree camera and powered boot.
- 434-litre boot is 29 litres smaller than the MG HS.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the MG HS’s space-saver spare tyre.
HS
- 463-litre boot and a space-saver spare tyre.
- 55-litre petrol tank avoids reliance on AC or DC charging.
- Built-in navigation, alarm and tiptronic control.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, where the Atto 3 has all three.
- Passive cruise control instead of the Atto 3’s adaptive stop-and-go system.
- Manual tailgate and reverse camera only, against the Atto 3’s powered boot and 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 | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 160 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 the stronger pick if you can charge regularly: it costs RM4,100 less, has 420 km of EV range and more active safety equipment. Choose the MG HS for its 463-litre boot, space-saver spare and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Atto 3 costs RM125,800 and the MG HS costs RM129,900, so the MG is RM4,100 more expensive.
Which has more driver-assistance equipment?
The BYD Atto 3 has blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go. The MG HS has passive cruise control and does not list those three active-safety systems.
