BYD Atto 2 vs Hyundai Venue
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs 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 4 Oct 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, but the Hyundai Venue is $8,240 cheaper
BYD Australia offer: Bonus offer, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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Hyundai Venue
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$23,750
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 90kW
- Economy
- 7 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 355L
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Offer from BYD Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the maker prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$31,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$23,750RRP
- no option data for this car
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 4 Oct 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.
Hyundai Venue Venue
$23,750
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 16 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $87 a week in repayments ($23,750 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Hyundai Venue starts $8,240 lower on RRP.
The BYD Atto 2 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Hyundai Venue 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 ≈$87/wk(≈$376/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai Venue at $23,750 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. ANCAP's published record does not give the Hyundai Venue a rating. 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 5 on the Hyundai Venue.
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
Hyundai Venue
- REC-005535 · published 29 Sep 2022Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator may fracture when deployed in the event of an accident.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
- REC-000634 · published 4 Nov 2019The vehicle's wheel nuts may not have been tightened correctly, which may cause the wheels to become loose and risk falling off.Year range on the notice: 2019
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 Hyundai Venue gets a 8-inch display and 3.5-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 Hyundai Venue. The Hyundai Venue counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. 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 Hyundai Venue offers cloth.
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 Hyundai Venue responds with a Petrol making 90kW and 151Nm, paired to a manual driving the front wheels.
The BYD Atto 2 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 90kW. 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, 270mm longer than the Hyundai Venue at 4,040mm (2,520mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 2 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 355L in the Hyundai Venue, giving the BYD Atto 2 a 25L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Hyundai Venue's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 10.2 m against 10.5 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 Hyundai Venue about $1,995 a year (7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Venue).
Where each one leads
The BYD Atto 2: more power (130kW against 90kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (380L against 355L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Hyundai Venue: the lower starting price ($23,750 against $31,990).
The Verdict
BYD Atto 2 scores higher, 72 vs 70
The BYD Atto 2 scores 72 to the Hyundai Venue's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 14 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 3 points). Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 5 on the Hyundai Venue.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$87/wk(≈$376/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai Venue at $23,750 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 Hyundai Venue?
The Hyundai Venue is the cheapest at $23,750 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BYD Atto 2 by $8,240.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Hyundai Venue, and ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BYD Atto 2, so there is no crash result to compare.
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 Hyundai Venue has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,100kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The BYD Atto 2 has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The BYD Atto 2 makes the most power at 130kW.
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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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