BYD Atto 2 vs Skoda Octavia

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 Skoda Octavia gets a 13-inch display and 10-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 Skoda Octavia. The Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The BYD Atto 2 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BYD Atto 2 is 0.8s quicker. 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, 388mm shorter than the Skoda Octavia at 4,698mm (2,686mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Octavia generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 600L in the Skoda Octavia, giving the Skoda Octavia a 220L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1320L vs 1555L.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Skoda Octavia's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 10.4 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 Skoda Octavia about $1,739 a year (6.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Octavia). Capped-price servicing: no data (BYD Atto 2), 6 years (Skoda Octavia).

Where each one leads

The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $39,990) and more power (130kW against 110kW).

The Skoda Octavia: the bigger boot with the seats up (600L against 380L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 6).

The Verdict

Skoda Octavia scores higher, 77 vs 72

The Skoda Octavia scores 77 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Skoda Octavia ahead by 29 points), technology (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 18 points), practicality (Skoda Octavia ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 600L in the Skoda Octavia. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 7 on the Skoda Octavia.

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