BYD Atto 2 vs Honda HR-V

The BYD Atto 2 starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda HR-V opens at $32,900. That makes the BYD Atto 2 the more affordable entry point by $910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $35,189 and $36,190 respectively.

The BYD Atto 2 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda HR-V, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the BYD Atto 2 and Honda HR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the BYD Atto 2 and 82% for the Honda HR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda HR-V packs more ADAS features with 3 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the BYD Atto 2.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the BYD Atto 2 and 6 in the Honda HR-V.

The BYD Atto 2 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Honda HR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V counters with ambient lighting that the BYD Atto 2 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 8.5 seconds.

The Honda HR-V responds with a Petrol making 96kW and 172Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The BYD Atto 2 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Atto 2 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 35mm shorter than the Honda HR-V at 4,345mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Atto 2 and 339L in the Honda HR-V, giving the BYD Atto 2 a 61L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Atto 2 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 2) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda HR-V). The BYD Atto 2 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda HR-V).