Verdict
The Maxus MIFA 9 is the bigger people mover and the cheaper car at RM269,888 versus RM278,888, giving Malaysian families seven seats, a 1,010-litre boot and 435 km of EV range. The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is the performance choice: two motors, AWD, 402 hp, 660 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. But it seats five, has 460 litres of boot space and runs 418 km, so this is space and range against speed and charging pace.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you need seven seats, powered sliding doors, a larger 1,010-litre boot and the longer 435 km EV range.
Pick the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric if you want AWD EV punch, with 402 hp, 660 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and 150 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric RM278,888
- Seats and boot: Maxus MIFA 9 7 seats and 1,010 litres; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 5 seats and 460 litres
- Output: Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp and 350 Nm; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 402 hp and 660 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 seconds; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 4.9 seconds
- EV range and DC charging: Maxus MIFA 9 435 km and 120 kW; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 418 km and 150 kW
- Size: Maxus MIFA 9 5,270 mm long with a 3,200 mm wheelbase; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 4,425 mm long with a 2,702 mm wheelbase
MIFA 9
- Seven seats against the Volvo's five
- Much larger 1,010-litre boot
- Longer 435 km EV range
- Much slower, taking 9.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h
- Single-motor front-wheel drive versus the Volvo's dual-motor AWD
- Lower 120 kW DC charging rate
XC40 Recharge Electric
- Far stronger dual-motor AWD output
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 150 kW DC charging rate
- Only five seats versus seven in the Maxus
- Smaller 460-litre boot
- Shorter 418 km EV range
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,888✓ | RM 278,888 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | Dual electric permanent magnet synchron front and rear motors |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 241 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 350 Nm | 660 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Ternary Lithium Battery | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 78.0 kWh |
| EV Range | 435 km✓ | 418 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11.0 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS2 |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | 150.0 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volvo |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,270 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Weight | 3,095 kg | 2,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 49 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 1,010 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" 5-double-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Power Safety Lock for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on front passenger and outer two second row seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, City Safety with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Headlights | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED Tail Lights | LED With Bulb Brake Lamps |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Sliding and Folding Second Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system | 9" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Android Automotive Operating System and 14-speaker, 600-watt Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 200,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Extended | 8 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Traction Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 220✓ | RM 545 |
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.
MIFA 9 vs XC40 Recharge Electric FAQ
Is the Maxus MIFA 9 or Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric better?
The Maxus MIFA 9 is better for family space, seven-seat use and range. The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is better for performance, AWD traction and faster DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric costs RM9,000 more than the Maxus MIFA 9.
Which one is quicker and charges faster?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is quicker and charges faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and accepting 150 kW DC charging. The Maxus MIFA 9 takes 9.2 seconds and charges at up to 120 kW DC.