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BYD Atto 2 vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (212 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 2 or Renault Mégane?

BYD Atto 2 vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

BYD Atto 2

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Renault Mégane

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Atto 2 is slightly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,209 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is barely more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 2. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 22 km more than the BYD Atto 2.

Mégane

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 Renault Mégane offers only slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the BYD Atto 2 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 2 delivers only slightly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Atto 2

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 2 is moderately lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Atto 2 offers slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 2 carries barely more – 490 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 2 is slightly ahead 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,000 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
40 - 430 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 72 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,720 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
166 - 212 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
122 - 156 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

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

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