BYD Atto 2 vs Honda Accord

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BYD Atto 2. We hold no ANCAP data for the Honda Accord. 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 Honda Accord gets a 12.3-inch display and 10.2-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 Honda Accord. The Honda Accord counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose 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 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord responds with a Hybrid making 135kW and 335Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.

The Honda Accord has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Honda Accord is 0.1s 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, 665mm shorter than the Honda Accord at 4,975mm (2,830mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 570L in the Honda Accord, giving the Honda Accord a 190L 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 fuel for the Honda Accord about $1,226 a year (4.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Honda Accord). Capped-price servicing: no data (BYD Atto 2), 5 years (Honda Accord).

Where each one leads

The BYD Atto 2: the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Honda Accord: more power (135kW against 130kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 380L).

The Verdict

Honda Accord scores higher, 75 vs 72

The Honda Accord scores 75 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 10 points), performance (Honda Accord ahead by 6 points). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 570L in the Honda Accord. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 5 on the Honda Accord.

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