Verdict
The Maxus V80 is the practical choice only when its commercial format matters: it is 5,700 mm long, has six doors and its 2.5-litre diesel delivers 330 Nm, but there are only two seats and a five-speed manual. The Mazda 3 Hatchback costs RM17,544 more, yet brings five seats, 5.9 L/100 km rated economy, a six-speed automatic and far more active safety kit. For private Malaysian use, the Mazda’s RM90 annual road tax versus RM839 also makes the running-cost case much easier.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with six doors, an 80-litre tank and 330 Nm of diesel torque.
Pick the Mazda 3 Hatchback if you want five seats, a six-speed automatic and comprehensive driver-assistance equipment for daily use.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Mazda 3 Hatchback RM119,620.
- Engine output: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Mazda 3 Hatchback 118 hp and 153 Nm.
- Rated economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Mazda 3 Hatchback 5.9 L/100 km.
- Seating: Maxus V80 2 seats; Mazda 3 Hatchback 5 seats.
- Length: Maxus V80 5,700 mm; Mazda 3 Hatchback 4,460 mm.
- Annual road tax: Maxus V80 RM839; Mazda 3 Hatchback RM90.
V80
- Lower RM102,076 purchase price.
- 330 Nm from a 2.5-litre turbodiesel.
- 80-litre fuel tank and full-size 16-inch steel spare wheel.
- Two seats versus the Mazda 3 Hatchback’s five.
- 9.1 L/100 km rated economy versus 5.9 L/100 km.
- No stability control, autonomous braking or blind-spot monitoring, unlike the Mazda.
3 Hatchback
- 5.9 L/100 km rated economy and RM90 annual road tax.
- Six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic with paddle shifts.
- Seven airbags, stability control, Smart City Brake Support front and rear, and adaptive cruise control.
- Costs RM17,544 more.
- 153 Nm is well below the Maxus V80’s 330 Nm.
- 51-litre tank is smaller than the Maxus V80’s 80 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076✓ | RM119,620 |
| Body type | Commercial | Hatchback |
| Segment | Commercial | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | 118 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 153 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 92 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,368 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 295 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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.
Used V80 & 3 Hatchback for sale
V80 vs 3 Hatchback FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Mazda 3 Hatchback better?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback is better for private motoring, with five seats, an automatic, 5.9 L/100 km rated economy and extensive safety assistance. Choose the Maxus V80 only if its two-seat commercial body, six doors and 330 Nm diesel torque suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback costs RM17,544 more than the Maxus V80: RM119,620 against RM102,076. Its annual road tax is RM749 lower, however, at RM90 versus RM839.
Which one has more seats and better safety equipment?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback has five seats to the Maxus V80’s two. It also gets seven airbags, stability control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping steering correction and front-and-rear autonomous braking; the V80 has driver and passenger airbags plus ABS/EBD.