Omoda Jaecoo J5 vs Maxus V80
Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 costs RM108,000, so the RM5,924 premium over the Maxus V80 buys a five-seat B-segment SUV with a petrol CVT, six airbags, AEB and a seven-year warranty. The Maxus is a very different tool: a two-seat diesel commercial with a manual gearbox, 330 Nm and a huge 5,700 mm length. For private use, the J5 is the obvious fit. For business use needing size and diesel torque, the V80 makes more sense despite its RM839 road tax.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 if you need a five-seat SUV with six airbags, AEB, a CVT and lower RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a large two-seat diesel commercial vehicle with 330 Nm, an 80-litre tank and manual control.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J5 RM108,000; Maxus V80 RM102,076
- Seats: Omoda Jaecoo J5 5; Maxus V80 2
- Engine and torque: Omoda Jaecoo J5 1,498 cc petrol with 210 Nm; Maxus V80 2,499 cc diesel with 330 Nm
- Transmission: Omoda Jaecoo J5 CVT automatic; Maxus V80 manual
- Size: Omoda Jaecoo J5 4,380 mm long and 1,650 mm tall; Maxus V80 5,700 mm long and 2,552 mm tall
- Safety and warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J5 6 airbags and 7-year warranty; Maxus V80 2 airbags and 3-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 108,000 | RM 102,076✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 2,499 cc |
| Power | 145 hp✓ | 136 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 330 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 s | 0.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | 175 km/h✓ | 0 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.1 L/100km |
| EV range | — | 0 km |
| CO₂ | — | 0 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 5,700 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 3,850 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 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.
J5
- Five seats versus the Maxus V80’s two
- Six airbags and AEB are included
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Less torque than the Maxus V80, at 210 Nm versus 330 Nm
- Much smaller body if carrying capacity is the priority
- No fuel economy figure stated
V80
- 330 Nm diesel torque
- Large 5,700 mm length and 3,850 mm wheelbase
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Only two seats
- Two airbags and no AEB listed
- RM839 annual road tax
J5 vs V80 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J5 or Maxus V80 better?
For private buyers, the Omoda Jaecoo J5 is better: five seats, six airbags, AEB, CVT and a seven-year warranty. The Maxus V80 is better only if you need a two-seat diesel commercial vehicle with much larger dimensions.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 costs RM108,000, while the Maxus V80 costs RM102,076. That makes the J5 RM5,924 more expensive before looking at running costs such as road tax.
Which one is cheaper to tax each year?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 is much cheaper to tax at RM120 a year. The Maxus V80’s annual road tax is RM839, a difference of RM719.