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BYD ATTO 2 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Selected trimBoostChange trim214 mi · 51.1 kWh · £30,850
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD ATTO 2 stays competitive across the board, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on value for money, family practicality and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Toyota Urban Cruiser wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueToyota
BYD
4.6
Toyota
5.5
Motorway Range
BYD
3.7
Toyota
4
Too close to call
FamilyToyota
BYD
2.3
Toyota
4.5
Cost Per MileToyota
BYD
6.1
Toyota
6.9
City DrivingToyota
BYD
7.3
Toyota
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30,850 | £28,495 (better) |
| Official range | 214 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 400 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD ATTO 2
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Length
BYD ATTO 24,310mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm-25mm
Width
BYD ATTO 21,830mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm-30mm
Height
BYD ATTO 21,675mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm-40mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,830 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,060 mm (better) | 2,065 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 570 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1340 L (better) | 566 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | 750 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD ATTO 2
- At 4,310 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.5 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
- At 4,285 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD ATTO 2 Boost |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.31m | 4.29m-25mm |
| Width | 1.83m | 1.80m-30mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | 2.06m+5mm |
| Height | 1.68m | 1.64m-40mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.70m+80mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165mm | 180mm+15mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1340L (better) | 566L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.5m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,590kg (better) | 1,720kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 51.1kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 214 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 82kW (better) | 53kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £30,850 | £28,495 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
* BYD ATTO 2: Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 214 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 178 miles | 178 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 82 kW (better) | 53 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 45.1 kWh | 49 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.9 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
| Power | 130 kW (better) | 106 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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BYD ATTO 2
Boost
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD ATTO 2 Boost
BYD ATTO 2 Boost
Euro NCAP crash-safety rating not published. The vehicle has been assessed under the Green NCAP sustainability programme only.
Euro NCAP - Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD ATTO 2Boost | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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BYD ATTO 2
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD ATTO 2 worth the extra £2,355 over the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The BYD ATTO 2 costs £2,355 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. For that premium it adds 29 kW faster peak rapid charging, 90 litres more boot space and a 1.7s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is £2,355 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out roughly £2,355 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD ATTO 2 and Toyota Urban Cruiser like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 178 miles for the BYD ATTO 2 and 178 miles for the Toyota Urban Cruiser - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 30 mm narrower than the BYD ATTO 2. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and about 570 mm of total clearance for the BYD ATTO 2.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD ATTO 2 or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD ATTO 2 and 90% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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