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BYD Atto 2 vs Mazda CX-5 comparison

Compare performance (212 HP vs 141 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 2 or Mazda CX-5?

BYD Atto 2 vs Mazda CX-5: Key differences

BYD Atto 2

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Mazda CX-5

4.6 (9 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Atto 2

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda CX-5 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BYD Atto 2 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

CX-5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Atto 2 offers visibly more power – delivering 212 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 2 delivers markedly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 72 Nm more.

Atto 2

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 2 is very slightly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers barely more boot space – 466 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries slightly more – 601 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 2 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Atto 2

BYD Atto 2

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 166 - 212 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 40 - 430 km
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Reviews BYD Atto 2

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Carlos Aguilar
5 Feb 2026, 13:15:18

I've done 6,000 km and I'm delighted. I haven't tried other EVs, but I'm thrilled with the BYD Atto 2. It's true I don't go on long trips — I do everything in the city and nearby, about 100 to 150 km a day — and honestly it's been great in every way. When I hit 300,000 km I'll tell you again. Haha

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Marc Adriaans
4 Jun 2026, 13:04:31

I've been driving Mazdas for about ten years now without problems and with a lot of enjoyment. The last 3.5 years in a CX‑5. A really nice, smooth car that can tow quite a bit too, although I wouldn't recommend doing that with the FWD because it lacks grip on the front axle — so if you fit a towbar always choose the AWD. The only downside I can think of, after long consideration, is... nothing 🤔

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Bengt
25 Jan 2026, 14:05:09

I've owned several Volvos, but I drive a Mazda now and would never switch back.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,000 £
Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
40 - 430 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 72 g/km
co2
157 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,720 kg
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
566 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
166 - 212 HP
Power HP
141 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
238 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
122 - 156 kW
Power kW
104 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mazda
Is the BYD Atto 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Atto 2 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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