BYD ATTO 2 DM-i vs BAIC B30

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i in South Africa

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i

Dynamic DM-i Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 489,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 72 kW 🔧 122 Nm ⛽ 19.6 km/l
VS
BAIC B30 in South Africa

BAIC B30

B30 Elite Adventure Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 305 Nm ⛽ 12.41 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i vs BAIC B30: the short answer

ATTO 2 DM-i and B30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

ATTO 2 DM-i starts ZAR 70,000 cheaper ATTO 2 DM-i from ZAR 449,900 · B30 from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ATTO 2 DM-i B30
Maximum Power ATTO 2 DM-i72 kW @ 6000 rpm B30138 kW
Maximum Torque ATTO 2 DM-i122 Nm @ 4500 rpm B30305 Nm
Engine Size ATTO 2 DM-i1498 cc B301498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ATTO 2 DM-i19.6 km/l B3012.41 km/l
Ground Clearance ATTO 2 DM-i160 mm B30215 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ATTO 2 DM-i

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

B30

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

ATTO 2 DM-i

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

B30

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ATTO 2 DM-i B30
Model Introduced Year 2026 2025
Generation First South African ATTO 2 DM-i generation Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Facelift History No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 The B30 was unveiled locally in August 2025 and launched in November 2025 as the first South African version; no later local facelift has been announced.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Five-door mid-size SUV
Model Year 2026 2025
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact SUV Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Spec ATTO 2 DM-i B30
Length 4330 mm 4730 mm
Width 1830 mm 1910 mm
Height 1675 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase 2620 mm 2820 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 425 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1510 kg 1575 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2000 kg 2034 kg
Payload Capacity 490 kg 459 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.25 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 960 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1100 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 760 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This ATTO 2 DM-i and B30 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: ATTO 2 DM-i 37 vs B30 59.

Efficiency index: ATTO 2 DM-i 81 vs B30 51.

Safety-equipment index: ATTO 2 DM-i 92 vs B30 92.

Practicality index: ATTO 2 DM-i 56 vs B30 61.

Ownership-cover index: ATTO 2 DM-i not separately scored vs B30 not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

B30 leads by 1 points

ATTO 2 DM-i and B30 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 70% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

B30

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 59
Efficiency 51
Safety 92
Practicality 61
Leads by 1 points
65
#2

ATTO 2 DM-i

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 81
Safety 92
Practicality 56
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance B30 +22 Efficiency ATTO 2 DM-i +30 Safety Level Practicality B30 +5

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

B30

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 61/100

ATTO 2 DM-i

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 81/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 56/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BAIC B30 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 65 pts for ATTO 2 DM-i

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, B30 leads. However, ATTO 2 DM-i may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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ATTO 2 DM-i vs B30 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.