0/5 (0)
$28,900
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Vehicle Overview
Key specifications and features at a glance
Atto 1 Essential
Overview
500 Dolcevita 1.2
2026
Year
2007 - Present
30
Engine
1242
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Power
51
Electric
Fuel
Petrol
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
4
Seating
4
Detailed Specifications
Complete technical specifications comparison
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Atto 1 Essential
Specification
500 Dolcevita 1.2
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Engine Capacity
1242
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Engine Code
FIRE 1.2
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Cylinder Configuration
Inline
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
30
Battery Capacity
—
30
Battery Capacity Gross
—
BYD Blade Battery (LFP)
Battery Type
—
220 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
—
15.5
Energy Consumption
—
65
Power
51
175
Torque
102
11.1
0–100 km/h
—
—
Top Speed
160
11
AC Charging Power
—
65
DC Fast Charging Power
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Type-2
AC Connector
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Ccs2
DC Connector
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10–80% in 30 min
DC Charging
—
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
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Fuel Economy City
6.0
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Fuel Economy Highway
4.1
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Fuel Economy Combined
4.8
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Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 / 65 R15
Tyre Size
185 / 55 R15
15-inch Steel
Wheel Size
15
5
Number of Doors
3
4
Seating Capacity
4
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Front Brakes
Disc with ABS
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Rear Brakes
Drum
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Front Suspension
MacPherson independent with coil springs and anti-roll bar
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Rear Suspension
Torsion beam with coil springs and anti-roll bar
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Steering Type
Power rack and pinion
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Number of Airbags
7
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Towing Capacity
800
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Turning Circle
9.3
Dimensions & Weight
Physical specifications and measurements
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Dimension
500 Dolcevita 1.2
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Fuel Tank Capacity
35
3990
Length
3571
1720
Width
1627
1590
Height
1488
2500
Wheelbase
2300
150
Ground Clearance
123
1294
Kerb Weight
920
308
Boot Space
185
Features Comparison
Standard and optional equipment comparison
Safety
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Feature
500 Dolcevita 1.2
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert
Comfort
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Feature
500 Dolcevita 1.2
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights
Interior Exterior
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Feature
500 Dolcevita 1.2
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors
Technology
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Feature
500 Dolcevita 1.2
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App
Charging & Battery Tech
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Feature
500 Dolcevita 1.2
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump
EV / Hybrid Drive Features
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Feature
500 Dolcevita 1.2
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G
Electric vehicle features
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Feature
500 Dolcevita 1.2
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator
Pros & Cons
Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle
BYD Atto 1 Essential
Pros
- +Compact urban electric SUV
- +Zero tailpipe emissions
- +Quiet electric driving
- +Low running costs
- +Easy city manoeuvrability
Cons
- −Limited cargo space
- −Charging time exceeds refuelling
- −Public charging access varies
- −Range depends on driving conditions
- −Small footprint limits rear-seat room
Fiat 500 Dolcevita 1.2
Pros
- +Compact size suits Australian city driving
- +Low 4.8 L/100km combined fuel use
- +Seven airbags as standard
- +Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard
- +Distinctive Italian styling
Cons
- −Only four seats
- −Small 185 L boot
- −Modest 51 kW engine output
- −Three-door layout limits rear access
- −Dualogic transmission can feel less smooth
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