BYD Atto 2 vs Toyota Corolla Sedan
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Corolla Sedan scores higher, 76 vs 72
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 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
BYD Australia offer: Bonus offer, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
12 of 27 standard · no option data · 15 no dataFrom
$32,585
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid
- Power
- 103kW
- Economy
- 3.9 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 471L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 72, but the BYD Atto 2 is $595 cheaper
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Offer from BYD Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
$31,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$32,585RRP
- 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.
Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid
$32,585
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $128 a week in repayments ($32,585 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BYD Atto 2 starts $595 lower on RRP.
The BYD Atto 2 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the BYD Atto 2 at $31,990 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan.
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
Toyota Corolla Sedan
- REC-006390 · published 22 Jul 2025Due to a software programming issue, a memory device in the Combination Meter may deteriorate over time.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006193 · published 2 Dec 2024Due to a software issue in the skid control unit ECU, a higher pedal force may be required increasing the braking distance under certain driving conditions.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-006191 · published 29 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, cracks may develop in the upper universal joint of the steering intermediate shaft assembly.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- 5 more on the model page.
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 Toyota Corolla Sedan gets a 8-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 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan responds with a 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.
The BYD Atto 2 has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BYD Atto 2 is 0.2s 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, 320mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Sedan at 4,630mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Corolla Sedan generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 471L in the Toyota Corolla Sedan, giving the Toyota Corolla Sedan a 91L 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 0.3 m tighter, 10.5 m against 10.8 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan about $1,112 a year (3.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Corolla Sedan).
Where each one leads
The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $32,585), more power (130kW against 103kW) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).
The Toyota Corolla Sedan: the bigger boot with the seats up (471L against 380L).
The Verdict
Toyota Corolla Sedan scores higher, 76 vs 72
The Toyota Corolla Sedan scores 76 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 6 points), reliability (Toyota Corolla Sedan ahead by 3 points). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 471L in the Toyota Corolla Sedan. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 5 on the Toyota Corolla Sedan.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the BYD Atto 2 at $31,990 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan?
The BYD Atto 2 is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota Corolla Sedan by $595.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Toyota Corolla Sedan, 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan has the largest boot at 471L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The BYD Atto 2 has the longest warranty at 6 years / 150,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The BYD Atto 2 makes the most power at 130kW. The BYD Atto 2 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.9s.
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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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