BYD Atto 2 vs MG S6 EV

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

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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 MG S6 EV gets a 12.8-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 MG S6 EV. The MG S6 EV counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, V2L 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 MG S6 EV offers vegan 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 MG S6 EV responds with a Electric Motor making 180kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The MG S6 EV has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG S6 EV is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 51.3kWh (BYD Atto 2) vs 77kWh (MG S6 EV), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 530km. DC fast charging peaks at 82kW (BYD Atto 2) vs 144kW (MG S6 EV).

Space & Comfort

The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 398mm shorter than the MG S6 EV at 4,708mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG S6 EV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 581L in the MG S6 EV, giving the MG S6 EV a 201L advantage.

The BYD Atto 2 turns in a 10.5 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG S6 EV's turning circle is not on our record.

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 MG S6 EV about $696 a year (14.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $110 a year less for the MG S6 EV.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2) and 10 years / 250k km (MG S6 EV).

Where each one leads

The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $49,990).

The MG S6 EV: more power (180kW against 130kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (581L against 380L), the longer warranty (10 years against 6) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($696 a year against $806).

The Verdict

MG S6 EV scores higher, 81 vs 72

The MG S6 EV scores 81 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 10 of the 11 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (MG S6 EV ahead by 27 points), energy efficiency (MG S6 EV ahead by 15 points), practicality (MG S6 EV ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the MG S6 EV costs about $110 less (14.5 kWh/100km against 16.8 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 581L in the MG S6 EV. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 10 on the MG S6 EV.

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