BYD Atto 2 vs BYD Seal

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BYD Atto 2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BYD Atto 2 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the BYD Seal gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Atto 2 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the BYD Seal. The BYD Seal counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, power tailgate, V2L and Dynaudio audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Atto 2 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the BYD Seal offers leather.

Drivetrain

The BYD Atto 2 uses a Electric producing 130kW and 290Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The BYD Seal responds with a Electric making 230kW and 360Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The BYD Seal has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BYD Seal is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 51.3kWh (BYD Atto 2) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Seal), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 570km. DC fast charging peaks at 82kW (BYD Atto 2) vs 150kW (BYD Seal).

Space & Comfort

The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 490mm shorter than the BYD Seal at 4,800mm (2,920mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Seal generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 400L in the BYD Seal, giving the BYD Seal a 20L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BYD Atto 2's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Atto 2 costs about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km) and electricity for the BYD Seal about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $10 a year less for the BYD Atto 2.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2) and 6 years / 150k km (BYD Seal).

Where each one leads

The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $52,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($806 a year against $816).

The BYD Seal: more power (230kW against 130kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (400L against 380L).

The Verdict

BYD Seal scores higher, 77 vs 72

The BYD Seal scores 77 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 8 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (BYD Seal ahead by 27 points), performance (BYD Seal ahead by 21 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Atto 2 costs about $10 less (16.8 kWh/100km against 17 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh).

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