Dongfeng Box vs Neta Neta V
Verdict
At this price point, the Dongfeng Box and Neta Neta V are close: RM100,700 plays RM100,000, both with five seats, a single front motor and 94 hp. The Box has the bigger footprint where it can affect cabin feel, with 1,810 mm width and a 2,650 mm wheelbase, plus a higher 140 km/h top speed and six-year warranty. The Neta Neta V counters with a larger 38.5 kWh battery, 380 km range and a slightly bigger 335-litre boot. For daily use, that extra 50 km range is the clearest difference.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if you want the wider car, longer wheelbase, higher 140 km/h top speed and longer six-year warranty.
Pick the Neta Neta V if range matters most, because its 38.5 kWh battery and 380 km rating beat the Box’s 31.5 kWh and 330 km.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Box RM100,700; Neta Neta V RM100,000
- Battery and range: Dongfeng Box 31.5 kWh, 330 km; Neta Neta V 38.5 kWh, 380 km
- Top speed: Dongfeng Box 140 km/h; Neta Neta V 120 km/h
- Size: Dongfeng Box 4,020 x 1,810 x 1,570 mm; Neta Neta V 4,070 x 1,690 x 1,540 mm
- Wheelbase: Dongfeng Box 2,650 mm; Neta Neta V 2,420 mm
- Boot space: Dongfeng Box 326 litres; Neta Neta V 335 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 100,700 | RM 100,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 94 hp | 94 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 140 km/h✓ | 120 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 31.5 kWh | 38.5 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 330 km | 380 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,020 mm | 4,070 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,420 mm |
| Boot space | 326 L | 335 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 50 | RM 50 |
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.
Box
- Wider 1,810 mm body
- Longer 2,650 mm wheelbase
- Six-year warranty
- Smaller 31.5 kWh battery
- Shorter 330 km EV range
- 326-litre boot is 9 litres down
Neta V
- Longer 380 km EV range
- Larger 38.5 kWh battery
- Slightly bigger 335-litre boot
- Lower 120 km/h top speed
- Narrower 1,690 mm body
- Shorter five-year warranty
Box vs Neta V FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Box or Neta Neta V better?
The Neta Neta V is better for range, with 380 km versus 330 km. The Dongfeng Box is better for warranty, top speed and wheelbase, with six years, 140 km/h and 2,650 mm.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng Box costs RM100,700 and the Neta Neta V costs RM100,000, so the Box is RM700 more expensive.
Which has the larger battery and boot?
The Neta Neta V has both: a 38.5 kWh battery versus 31.5 kWh, and 335 litres of boot space versus 326 litres in the Dongfeng Box.