Denza D9 vs Maxus MIFA 9
Verdict
The Denza D9 asks for RM29,112 more, and the extra money buys a stronger 308 hp motor, 520 km EV range, eight airbags and a six-year warranty. The Maxus MIFA 9 hits back with the numbers families notice every day: 1,010 litres of boot space versus 410 litres, a 3,200 mm wheelbase and lower RM220 yearly road tax. Oddly, it is also 0.3 second quicker to 100 km/h despite having 241 hp. The Denza is the longer-range, better-covered bet; the Maxus is the space play.
Pick the Denza D9 if you want 520 km range, 308 hp, eight airbags and a six-year warranty more than maximum luggage room.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you want the bigger 1,010-litre boot, longer 3,200 mm wheelbase and lower RM220 yearly road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Denza D9 RM299,000 vs Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888
- Power: Denza D9 308 hp vs Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp
- EV range: Denza D9 520 km vs Maxus MIFA 9 435 km
- 0-100 km/h: Denza D9 9.5 s vs Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 s
- Boot space: Denza D9 410 L vs Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 L
- Wheelbase: Denza D9 3,110 mm vs Maxus MIFA 9 3,200 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,000 | RM 269,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 241 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 9.2 s✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 103.4 kWh | — |
| EV range | 520 km✓ | 435 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,250 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Boot space | 410 L | 1,010 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 335 | RM 220✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
D9
- 520 km EV range
- 308 hp single motor
- Eight airbags and six-year warranty
- 410-litre boot is much smaller
- Slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM335 yearly road tax
MIFA 9
- Huge 1,010-litre boot
- Longer 3,200 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM220 yearly road tax
- 435 km range trails the Denza D9
- 241 hp motor is down on power
- Six airbags and five-year warranty
D9 vs MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the Denza D9 or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
The Denza D9 is better for range, power, airbag count and warranty. The Maxus MIFA 9 is better for boot space, wheelbase and yearly road tax. For long-distance family use, the Denza has the stronger spec.
What is the price difference?
The Denza D9 is RM29,112 dearer than the Maxus MIFA 9.
Which MPV has more space?
The Maxus MIFA 9 has the stronger space numbers, with a 1,010-litre boot, 5,270 mm length, 2,000 mm width and 3,200 mm wheelbase. The Denza D9 has 410 litres of boot space and a 3,110 mm wheelbase.