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Renault Austral vs BYD Atto 2 comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 27,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or BYD Atto 2?

Renault Austral vs BYD Atto 2: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • slightly more trunk space

BYD Atto 2

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

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

Austral

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.

BYD Atto 2 is marginally cheaper – starting at 27,400 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,494 £.

Atto 2

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Atto 2 offers marginally more power – delivering 212 HP compared to 200 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 2 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 2 delivers slightly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Austral

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 marginally lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 38 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 2 carries marginally more – 490 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 2 is decisively 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 : 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
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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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Renault Austral
BYD Atto 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
27,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
40 - 430 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
0 - 41 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,720 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
400 - 450 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
260 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
166 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
290 - 310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
122 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
BYD
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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