BYD Atto 2 vs Volvo ES90

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BYD Atto 2. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo ES90. 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 Volvo ES90 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-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 Volvo ES90. The Volvo ES90 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Harman Kardon audio 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 Volvo ES90 offers nordico fabric.

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 Volvo ES90 responds with a Electric making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Volvo ES90 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo ES90 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 51.3kWh (BYD Atto 2) vs 92kWh (Volvo ES90), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 554km. DC fast charging peaks at 82kW (BYD Atto 2) vs 300kW (Volvo ES90).

Space & Comfort

The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 690mm shorter than the Volvo ES90 at 5,000mm (3,102mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo ES90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 424L in the Volvo ES90, giving the Volvo ES90 a 44L 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 1.5 m tighter, 10.5 m against 12.0 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 electricity for the Volvo ES90 about $826 a year (17.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $20 a year less for the BYD Atto 2.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000 km (BYD Atto 2) and 5 years / unlimited km (Volvo ES90).

Where each one leads

The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $88,880), the longer warranty (6 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($806 a year against $826).

The Volvo ES90: more power (245kW against 130kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (424L against 380L).

The Verdict

BYD Atto 2 scores higher, 72 vs 69

The BYD Atto 2 scores 72 to the Volvo ES90's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Volvo ES90 ahead by 23 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 22 points), safety (Volvo ES90 ahead by 6 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BYD Atto 2 costs about $20 less (16.8 kWh/100km against 17.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 424L in the Volvo ES90. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 5 on the Volvo ES90.

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