BYD Atto 2 vs MG ZS

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

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 MG ZS gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-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 ZS. The MG ZS counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 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 ZS offers cloth.

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 ZS responds with a Petrol making 81kW and 140Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels.

The BYD Atto 2 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 81kW. 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, 120mm shorter than the MG ZS at 4,430mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Atto 2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 443L in the MG ZS, giving the MG ZS a 63L 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 MG ZS about $1,910 a year (6.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The BYD Atto 2: more power (130kW against 81kW).

The MG ZS: the lower starting price ($22,990 against $31,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (443L against 380L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 6).

The Verdict

MG ZS scores higher, 73 vs 72

The MG ZS scores 73 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (MG ZS ahead by 25 points), technology (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 25 points), performance (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 15 points). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 443L in the MG ZS. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 10 on the MG ZS.

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