Maxus V80 vs Mazda CX-3
Verdict
At RM102,076 versus RM107,920, the Maxus V80 is cheaper by RM5,844 but plays a totally different game. It is a 2-seat commercial diesel with a manual gearbox, 330 Nm and a huge 5,700 mm length, so it suits work use more than family duty. The Mazda CX-3 is a 5-seat B-segment SUV with a petrol engine and conventional automatic, much easier on road tax at RM120 versus RM839, and it gets a longer 5-year warranty. Cross-shop them only if your real question is cargo van or compact SUV.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a front-wheel-drive commercial vehicle with 330 Nm, an 80-litre tank and only two seats to worry about.
Pick the Mazda CX-3 if you want a 5-seat petrol SUV with an automatic gearbox, 350 litres of boot space and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Mazda CX-3 RM107,920
- Seats: Maxus V80 2; Mazda CX-3 5
- Engine and torque: Maxus V80 2,499 cc diesel with 330 Nm; Mazda CX-3 1,496 cc petrol with 149 Nm
- Transmission: Maxus V80 manual; Mazda CX-3 conventional automatic
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700 mm long and 2,552 mm tall; Mazda CX-3 4,275 mm long and 1,535 mm tall
- Ownership basics: Maxus V80 3-year warranty and RM839 road tax; Mazda CX-3 5-year warranty and RM120 road tax
V80
- Much stronger torque at 330 Nm
- Large 80-litre fuel tank
- Huge 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Only 2 seats
- Manual transmission only
- High RM839 annual road tax
CX-3
- 5-seat cabin
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- 5-year warranty
- Lower torque at 149 Nm
- Smaller 48-litre fuel tank
- Less power at 114 hp
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076✓ | RM 107,920 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 114 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 149 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,535 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Boot space | — | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 48 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 839 | RM 120✓ |
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.
V80 vs CX-3 FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Mazda CX-3 better?
The Mazda CX-3 is better for private use because it has 5 seats, an automatic gearbox, lower RM120 road tax and a 5-year warranty. The Maxus V80 is better for commercial work thanks to its 2,499 cc diesel and 330 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-3 costs RM5,844 more than the Maxus V80. The Maxus V80 is RM102,076, while the Mazda CX-3 is RM107,920.
Which one is bigger?
The Maxus V80 is far bigger: 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide and 2,552 mm tall. The Mazda CX-3 measures 4,275 mm long, 1,765 mm wide and 1,535 mm tall.