Compare the BYD Atto 2 vs Volkswagen T-Roc
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are weighing up these two small SUVs, both provide good outward visibility from behind the wheel. The BYD Atto 2 is the more powerful car of the two and has enough space in the back for three adults to sit side-by-side with little complaint, whereas the rear bench in the Volkswagen T-Roc is a bit of a squeeze for three. The T-Roc strikes back with a bigger boot and more composure at higher speeds. Once up to speed on the motorway, the Volkswagen is extremely quiet and refined with little wind or road noise, while the BYD suffers from noticeable wind noise from its mirrors and amplified jitter through the wheel. Show them a twisty country lane and the T-Roc's body stays flat in corners, whereas the Atto 2 feels out of its depth with plenty of body lean around turns.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 400 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 475 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,340 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,310 mm x 1,830 mm x 1,675 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,372 mm x 1,828 mm x 1,573 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 1,300 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £455 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 51.1 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 130kW 51kWh Auto | Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG |
| Engine size Electric • 177 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 7.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 10.6 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 51.1 kWh | Battery size — |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 400 litres | Boot (seats up) 475 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,340 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,310 mm | Length 4,372 mm |
| Width 1,830 mm | Width 1,828 mm |
| Height 1,675 mm | Height 1,573 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.62 m | Wheelbase 2.63 m |
| Turning circle 10.8 m | Turning circle 11.1 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.