BYD Atto 2 vs Nissan ARIYA

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 Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-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 Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate. 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 Nissan ARIYA offers nappa 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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BYD Atto 2 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 51.3kWh (BYD Atto 2) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 82kW (BYD Atto 2) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 285mm shorter than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 86L 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 1.0 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.5 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 electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $888 a year (18.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $82 a year less for the BYD Atto 2.

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

Where each one leads

The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $55,840), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($806 a year against $888).

The Nissan ARIYA: more power (160kW against 130kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 380L).

The Verdict

Nissan ARIYA scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Nissan ARIYA scores 73 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 27 points), energy efficiency (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 12 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Atto 2 costs about $82 less (16.8 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 5 on the Nissan ARIYA.

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