Verdict
These are very different tools despite the cross-shop. At RM84,900, the Honda City costs RM17,176 less, uses 5.6 L/100 km against the Maxus V80’s 9.1 L/100 km, and its RM90 annual road tax is a fraction of RM839. Its 119 hp/145 Nm petrol engine and CVT suit five occupants and daily traffic, backed by six airbags and autonomous braking. The RM102,076 V80 is the working vehicle: its 330 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel, 80-litre tank and 5,700-mm body matter more for commercial use, but it has two seats and a five-speed manual.
Pick the Honda City if you need a five-seat sedan with a CVT, 519-litre boot, far lower running figures and substantially broader active and passive safety kit.
Pick the Maxus V80 if your priority is a two-seat commercial vehicle with 330 Nm of diesel torque, an 80-litre fuel tank and a 5,700-mm body.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Maxus V80 RM102,076.
- Torque: Honda City 145 Nm; Maxus V80 330 Nm.
- Rated fuel economy: Honda City 5.6 L/100 km; Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km.
- Annual road tax: Honda City RM90; Maxus V80 RM839.
- Length: Honda City 4,580 mm; Maxus V80 5,700 mm.
- Seating: Honda City five seats; Maxus V80 two seats.
City
- RM17,176 cheaper to buy, with RM90 annual road tax.
- Five seats, a 519-litre boot and CVT automatic transmission.
- Six airbags, stability control, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
- 145 Nm trails the V80’s 330 Nm.
- Its 40-litre tank is half the V80’s 80 litres.
- At 4,580 mm long, it is 1,120 mm shorter than the V80 for commercial-duty space.
V80
- 330 Nm from its 2.5-litre turbodiesel.
- 5,700-mm body and 3,850-mm wheelbase suit its commercial format.
- 80-litre fuel tank, four rear parking sensors and a full-size 16-inch steel spare.
- Costs RM17,176 more and carries RM839 annual road tax versus RM90.
- 9.1 L/100 km rated economy is higher than the City’s 5.6 L/100 km.
- Only two airbags and no listed stability control, autonomous braking or reverse camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900✓ | RM102,076 |
| Body type | Sedan | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM839 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 136 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 330 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 17.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | — | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | —✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km✓ | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h✓ | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 6 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/75R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/75R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 16" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-conditioning | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years | — |
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.
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City vs V80 FAQ
Is the Honda City or Maxus V80 better?
The Honda City is better for private daily use: it seats five, has a CVT, uses 5.6 L/100 km and brings six airbags plus autonomous braking. The Maxus V80 is better only when its commercial body, 330 Nm diesel torque and two-seat layout fit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076, which is RM17,176 more than the Honda City at RM84,900. Its annual road tax is also RM839, compared with RM90 for the City.
Which has the stronger safety package?
The Honda City has the stronger package: six airbags, stability control, collision warning, autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keeping assist and a reverse camera. The Maxus V80 has driver and passenger airbags plus ABS/EBD.