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BYD Atto 2 vs MG HS comparison

Compare performance (212 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (27,400 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 2 or MG HS?

BYD Atto 2 vs MG HS: Key differences

BYD Atto 2

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter

MG HS

4.7 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Atto 2 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,400 £ , while the MG HS costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,571 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 2 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 430 km, about 330 km more than the MG HS.

HS

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MG HS offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG HS is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the BYD Atto 2 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG HS delivers a bit more torque with 350 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 40 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 somewhat lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,735 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG HS offers moderately more boot space – 507 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 2 carries somewhat more – 490 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 2 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £27,400
Atto 2

BYD Atto 2

  • Engine Type : Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 166 - 212 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 40 - 430 km
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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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MG HS

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Mac Finn
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Good perfomance and superbly low fuel consumption in daily use.

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MG HS

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,400 - 36,000 £
Price
30,000 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
40 - 430 km
Electric Range
100 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 41 g/km
co2
14 - 126 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
1,735 - 1,930 kg
Trunk capacity
400 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
507 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
260 - 490 kg
Payload
400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
166 - 212 HP
Power HP
224 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
290 - 310 Nm
Torque
340 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
122 - 156 kW
Power kW
165 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

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

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

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