GAC GS3 vs Maxus V80
Verdict
At RM103,800 against RM102,076, these two are priced almost together but built for very different jobs. The GAC GS3 is the private-use choice: a 5-seat B-segment SUV with 177 hp, a wet dual-clutch automatic, 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time, AEB and a 5-year warranty. The Maxus V80 is a commercial tool, with only 2 seats but far larger dimensions, a 2.5-litre diesel, 330 Nm, manual gearbox and an 80-litre tank. Its RM839 road tax is the daily reminder.
Pick the GAC GS3 if you want a 5-seat automatic SUV with stronger power, AEB and the longer warranty.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a big 2-seat diesel commercial vehicle and can live with a manual gearbox and higher road tax.
Key differences
- Body and seats: GAC GS3 is a 5-seat SUV; Maxus V80 is a 2-seat commercial vehicle.
- Engine and fuel: GAC GS3 gets a 1,497 cc petrol engine; Maxus V80 gets a 2,499 cc diesel engine.
- Output: GAC GS3 has 177 hp and 270 Nm; Maxus V80 has 136 hp and 330 Nm.
- Gearbox: GAC GS3 uses a wet dual-clutch automatic; Maxus V80 uses a manual.
- Size: GAC GS3 is 4,410 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase; Maxus V80 is 5,700 mm long with a 3,850 mm wheelbase.
- Running costs and cover: GAC GS3 road tax is RM120 with a 5-year warranty; Maxus V80 road tax is RM839 with a 3-year warranty.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 103,800 | RM 102,076✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Power | 177 hp✓ | 136 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 330 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 0.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 0 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.1 L/100km |
| EV range | — | 0 km |
| CO₂ | — | 0 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Boot space | 341 L | — |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 839 |
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.
GS3
- Quicker on paper with 177 hp and 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.
- Five seats make it usable as a passenger car.
- AEB is included, and the warranty is 5 years.
- Boot space is only 341 litres.
- Fuel tank is 47 litres versus the Maxus V80’s 80 litres.
- Only 2 airbags, same as the Maxus V80.
V80
- Much larger body: 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide and 2,552 mm tall.
- Diesel torque is higher at 330 Nm.
- 80-litre fuel tank and 9.1 L/100 km fuel consumption figure.
- Only 2 seats.
- Manual gearbox only.
- Road tax is high at RM839 a year.
GS3 vs V80 FAQ
Is the GAC GS3 or Maxus V80 better?
For private use, the GAC GS3 is the better fit: it has 5 seats, an automatic gearbox, AEB, 177 hp and a 5-year warranty. The Maxus V80 only makes sense if you need a large 2-seat commercial diesel.
What is the price difference?
The GAC GS3 costs RM103,800, while the Maxus V80 costs RM102,076. That makes the GAC RM1,724 more expensive before considering the much lower RM120 annual road tax versus RM839 for the Maxus.
Which one is more practical?
It depends on the job. The GAC GS3 is more practical for carrying people, with 5 seats and a 341-litre boot. The Maxus V80 is far bigger at 5,700 mm long, but it has only 2 seats and a commercial body.