BYD Atto 2 vs Volvo EX30

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 Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio. 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 EX30 offers nordico/microtech 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 EX30 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 51.3kWh (BYD Atto 2) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 462km. DC fast charging peaks at 82kW (BYD Atto 2) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).

Space & Comfort

The BYD Atto 2 measures 4,310mm long on a 2,620mm wheelbase, 77mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX30 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 380L in the BYD Atto 2 and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the BYD Atto 2 a 62L 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 electricity for the Volvo EX30 about $797 a year (16.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $9 a year less for the Volvo EX30.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (BYD Atto 2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX30).

Where each one leads

The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $49,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (380L against 318L) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Volvo EX30: more power (200kW against 130kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($797 a year against $806).

The Verdict

Volvo EX30 scores higher, 76 vs 72

The Volvo EX30 scores 76 to the BYD Atto 2's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Volvo EX30 ahead by 25 points), performance (Volvo EX30 ahead by 19 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Volvo EX30 costs about $9 less (16.6 kWh/100km against 16.8 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 380L in the BYD Atto 2, 318L in the Volvo EX30. Warranty: 6 years on the BYD Atto 2, 5 on the Volvo EX30.

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