BYD Atto 2 vs Genesis G70
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
BYD Atto 2 scores higher, 72 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 7 Sep 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
BYD Atto 2
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 12 no dataFrom
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 130kW
- Energy use
- 16.8 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 380L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 70
BYD Australia offer: Bonus offer, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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Genesis G70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$73,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 274kW
- Economy
- 10.4 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2018
- Boot (seats up)
- 330L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Offer from BYD Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$31,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$73,000RRP
- with the BYD Atto 2's standard kit: $73,000 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BYD Atto 2 Dynamic
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 14 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $125 a week in repayments ($31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Genesis G70 Luxury 3.3T
$73,000
RRP, before on-road costs
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $315 a week in repayments ($73,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BYD Atto 2 starts $41,010 lower on RRP.
The BYD Atto 2 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Genesis G70 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the BYD Atto 2 at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BYD Atto 2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
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.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the BYD Atto 2 and 7 on the Genesis G70.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BYD Atto 2
None open on our record
Genesis G70
- REC-006245 · published 17 Jan 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel control valve in the high-Pressure fuel pump could allow excess fuel to enter the pump.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2023
- REC-006067 · published 30 Aug 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the sealing of the starter motor may be insufficient allowing moisture to enter into the unit.Year range on the notice: 2016 - 2018
- REC-006049 · published 6 Aug 2024The left-hand turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate due to heat from the exhaust manifold.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2021
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.
How long to charge
45.1kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 82kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 82kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BYD Atto 2 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Genesis G70 gets a 10.3-inch display and 12.3-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 Genesis G70. The Genesis G70 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexicon by HARMAN audio and ambient lighting. 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 Genesis G70 offers nappa leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Genesis G70 responds with a Petrol making 274kW and 510Nm, paired to a electronic controlled 8 speed automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds.
The Genesis G70 has the clear power advantage at 274kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis G70 is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 375mm shorter than the Genesis G70 at 4,685mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 330L in the Genesis G70, giving the BYD Atto 2 a 50L 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 0.5 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.0 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 fuel for the Genesis G70 about $2,964 a year (10.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis G70). Capped-price servicing: no data (BYD Atto 2), 5 years (Genesis G70).
Where each one leads
The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $73,000), the bigger boot with the seats up (380L against 330L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Genesis G70: more power (274kW against 130kW).
The Verdict
BYD Atto 2 scores higher, 72 vs 70
The BYD Atto 2 scores 72 to the Genesis G70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis G70 ahead by 40 points), safety (Genesis G70 ahead by 33 points). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 330L in the Genesis G70. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 5 on the Genesis G70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the BYD Atto 2 at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BYD Atto 2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BYD Atto 2 and Genesis G70?
The BYD Atto 2 is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis G70 by $41,010.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis G70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2018). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BYD Atto 2, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The BYD Atto 2 has the largest boot at 380L with the seats up (1,320L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis G70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The BYD Atto 2 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis G70 makes the most power at 274kW. The Genesis G70 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.7s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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