Maxus MIFA 9 vs Xpeng X9
Verdict
Both are seven-seat, single-motor front-drive electric MPVs, but the Xpeng X9 has the stronger EV numbers: 315 hp, 535 km of range and 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds against the Maxus MIFA 9’s 241 hp, 435 km and 9.2 seconds. It also gets nine airbags to the Maxus’ six. The Maxus fights back where MPV buyers will notice on airport runs, with a 1,010-litre boot versus 721 litres, plus lower RM220 annual road tax. The RM11,185 gap buys speed, range and safety kit; it does not buy more luggage room.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you want the lower outlay, 1,010-litre boot and RM220 road tax, and you can live with 241 hp and a 435 km range.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you want the stronger motor, longer 535 km range and nine airbags, and the RM11,185 extra spend is acceptable.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888; Xpeng X9 RM281,073
- Power: Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp; Xpeng X9 315 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 s; Xpeng X9 8.2 s
- EV range: Maxus MIFA 9 435 km; Xpeng X9 535 km
- Boot space: Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 L; Xpeng X9 721 L
- Airbags: Maxus MIFA 9 6; Xpeng X9 9
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,888✓ | RM 281,073 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 241 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 8.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV range | 435 km | 535 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,270 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Boot space | 1,010 L✓ | 721 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 220✓ | RM 365 |
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
- Lower purchase price
- Much larger 1,010-litre boot
- Lower RM220 annual road tax
- Lower 241 hp output
- Shorter 435 km EV range
- Fewer airbags at six
X9
- Stronger 315 hp motor
- Longer 535 km EV range
- Nine airbags
- Costs RM11,185 more
- Smaller 721-litre boot
- Higher RM365 annual road tax
MIFA 9 vs X9 FAQ
Is the Maxus MIFA 9 or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better if range, performance and airbags matter: 535 km, 315 hp, 8.2 seconds and nine airbags. The Maxus MIFA 9 is the better luggage hauler, with a 1,010-litre boot and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM11,185 more, at RM281,073 versus RM269,888 for the Maxus MIFA 9.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Xpeng X9 goes further, with a 535 km EV range. The Maxus MIFA 9 is rated at 435 km, so the Xpeng has a 100 km advantage on paper.