BYD Atto 2 DM-i vs Renault 4 E-Tech

Key differences

  • Renault 4 E-Tech is 170 mm (6.7 in) shorter than BYD Atto 2 DM-i.
  • BYD Atto 2 DM-i makes 32 kW (43 hp) more power than Renault 4 E-Tech.
  • Renault 4 E-Tech costs €8,300 less than BYD Atto 2 DM-i (list prices, incl. tax).
  • BYD Atto 2 DM-i costs €1,700 less than Renault 4 E-Tech (list prices, incl. tax).
  • Renault 4 E-Tech costs CHF 290 less than BYD Atto 2 DM-i (list prices, incl. tax).
Gas

BYD Atto 2 DM-i

SUV · 2026 · PHEV

£26,995 incl. tax

€35,990 incl. tax

€29,490 incl. tax

€26,990 incl. tax

€28,200 incl. tax

€27,990 incl. tax

€32,990 incl. tax

CHF 29,990 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

Full specifications of BYD Atto 2 DM-i
Electric

Renault 4 E-Tech

SUV · 2025 · BEV

€27,690 incl. tax

€29,690 incl. tax

DKK 199,990 incl. tax

CHF 29,700 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

Full specifications of Renault 4 E-Tech

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of BYD Atto 2 DM-i and Renault 4 E-Tech
  • Renault 4 E-Tech is 170 mm (6.7 in) shorter than BYD Atto 2 DM-i.
  • Renault 4 E-Tech is 225 mm (8.9 in) taller than BYD Atto 2 DM-i.
  • Renault 4 E-Tech has a wheelbase 50 mm (2 in) shorter than BYD Atto 2 DM-i.
Blue solid line: BYD Atto 2 DM-i; orange dashed line: Renault 4 E-Tech. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

BYD Atto 2 DM-i is 4,330 mm (170.5 in) long and 1,675 mm (65.9 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,620 mm (103.1 in). Renault 4 E-Tech is 4,160 mm (163.8 in) long and 1,900 mm (74.8 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,570 mm (101.2 in).

Front view size comparison of BYD Atto 2 DM-i and Renault 4 E-Tech
  • Renault 4 E-Tech is 120 mm (4.7 in) wider than BYD Atto 2 DM-i.
Blue solid line: BYD Atto 2 DM-i; orange dashed line: Renault 4 E-Tech.

BYD Atto 2 DM-i is 1,830 mm (72 in) wide and 1,675 mm (65.9 in) high. Renault 4 E-Tech is 1,950 mm (76.8 in) wide and 1,900 mm (74.8 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of BYD Atto 2 DM-i and Renault 4 E-Tech
Blue solid line: BYD Atto 2 DM-i; orange dashed line: Renault 4 E-Tech.

BYD Atto 2 DM-i is 1,830 mm (72 in) wide and 1,675 mm (65.9 in) high. Renault 4 E-Tech is 1,950 mm (76.8 in) wide and 1,900 mm (74.8 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification BYD Atto 2 DM-i Renault 4 E-Tech
Price
Base priceUnited States Neither car has a price listed for United States yet.
Base priceCanada Neither car has a price listed for Canada yet.
Base priceUnited Kingdom £26,995incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, BYD Atto 2 DM-i Not listed
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany €35,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, BYD Atto 2 DM-i€27,690Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Renault 4 E-Tech
Base priceNetherlands €29,490incl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, BYD Atto 2 DM-i Not listed
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance €26,990incl. taxChecked . Source for France, BYD Atto 2 DM-i Not listed
Base priceSpain €28,200incl. taxChecked . Source for Spain, BYD Atto 2 DM-i Not listed
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria €27,990Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Austria, BYD Atto 2 DM-i€29,690incl. taxChecked . Source for Austria, Renault 4 E-Tech
Base priceIreland €32,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Ireland, BYD Atto 2 DM-i Not listed
Base priceSweden Neither car has a price listed for Sweden yet.
Base priceDenmark Not listed DKK 199,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, Renault 4 E-Tech
Base priceSwitzerland CHF 29,990incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, BYD Atto 2 DM-iCHF 29,700Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Renault 4 E-Tech
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States Not available US$3.83per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada Not available CA$1.55per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom Not available £5.38per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia Not available A$4.30per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany Not available €4.70per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands Not available €3.17per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway Not available NOK 28.92per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance Not available €3.23per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain Not available €3.26per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly Not available €4.08per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium Not available €4.64per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria Not available €4.23per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland Not available €5.03per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden Not available SEK 42.92per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark Not available DKK 23.05per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland Not available CHF 3.87per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 4,330 mm (170.5 in)4,160 mm (163.8 in)
Width 1,830 mm (72 in)1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Height 1,675 mm (65.9 in)1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Wheelbase 2,620 mm (103.1 in)2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Curb weight Not available 1,500 kg1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Performance
Power 122 kW (164 hp)Better value on this metric90 kW (121 hp)
Torque 300 Nm221 lb-ft (300 Nm)Better value on this metric200 Nm148 lb-ft (200 Nm)
0-100 km/h Not available 8.5 s
Top speed Not available 150 km/h93 mph (150 km/h)
Battery and charging
Usable battery 7.8 kWh40 kWhBetter value on this metric
Range Not available 191 mi (WLTP)308 km (WLTP)
DC charging, peak Not available 100 kW
AC charging Not available 11 kW
Engine and fuel
Fuel use 168 mpg (WLTP)1.4 L/100 km (WLTP)201.8 mpg Not available
Engine size 1,500 cc Not available
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space Not available 420 L420 L (14.8 cu ft)

BYD Atto 2 DM-i

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.byd.com www.byd.com

Source detailsActive (UK leaflet column); https://www.byd.com/material/byd-site/byd-uk/specifications/BYD%20ATTO%202%20DM-i%20UK%20Leaflet%20v3.pdf -> length_mm "Length 4330Width 1830Width with extended exterior mirrors 2060"; width_mm (same row) [plain Width row, without mirrors]; height_mm "Height 1675"; wheelbase_mm "Wheelbase 2620"; power_kw "System total max power (kW/PS) 122/165 156/212" [kW; system total]; battery_usable_kwh "Battery capacity (kWh) 7.8 18.0" [capacity as printed by the maker, not labelled usable or net]; fuel_consumption_l100km "Fuel Consumption - weighted combined (mpg) 201.77 470.8" [WLTP weighted combined] | https://www.byd.com/it/news/lanciato-suv-ibrido-compatto-super-hybrid-atto-2-dm-i -> seats "Capacità di posti a sedere (occupanti) 5" [BYD Italia release 20 Nov 2025, all versions]. Exact factors: l/100km = 282.480936 / mpg (UK gallon).

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.byd.com

Source detailsFills an empty field only.

Renault 4 E-Tech

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.renault.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record renault:4_e_tech:2025:4_e_tech_40kwh; sources: oem "Renault 4 E-Tech 40 kWh Variant 2025" https://www.renault.com (accessed 2025-12-28); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . cdn.group.renault.com

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked .

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