Maxus V80 vs Mazda CX-5
Verdict
This is a tools-versus-family choice, not a like-for-like SUV fight. The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076 and gives you a huge 5,700 mm commercial body, 3,850 mm wheelbase, 330 Nm diesel torque and an 80-litre tank, but only two seats, a manual gearbox and two airbags. The Mazda CX-5 is RM134,469, and the RM32,393 gap buys a five-seat C-segment SUV with an automatic gearbox, 162 hp, six airbags, a 442-litre boot and a five-year warranty. But it is much smaller and has less torque.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a large diesel commercial vehicle with two seats, big dimensions and 330 Nm more than you need SUV comfort.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you want a five-seat petrol SUV with an automatic gearbox, more power, more airbags and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Mazda CX-5 RM134,469
- Seats: Maxus V80 2; Mazda CX-5 5
- Engine and output: Maxus V80 2,499 cc diesel, 136 hp and 330 Nm; Mazda CX-5 1,998 cc petrol, 162 hp and 213 Nm
- Transmission and drive: Maxus V80 manual FWD; Mazda CX-5 conventional automatic FWD
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide and 2,552 mm tall; Mazda CX-5 4,550 mm, 1,840 mm and 1,675 mm
- Safety and warranty: Maxus V80 2 airbags and 3-year warranty; Mazda CX-5 6 airbags and 5-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076✓ | RM 134,469 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | C-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 136 hp | 162 hp✓ |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 213 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s✓ | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | 176 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,550 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | — | 442 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 56 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 839 | RM 439✓ |
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
- RM32,393 cheaper to buy
- 330 Nm diesel torque
- Much larger body and 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Only two seats
- Manual gearbox only
- Two airbags and a three-year warranty
CX-5
- Five seats and 442-litre boot
- 162 hp with conventional automatic gearbox
- Six airbags and five-year warranty
- Costs RM32,393 more
- 213 Nm is well down on the Maxus V80
- Smaller 56-litre fuel tank
V80 vs CX-5 FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Mazda CX-5 better?
The Mazda CX-5 is better for private family use because it has five seats, an automatic gearbox, six airbags and a 442-litre boot. The Maxus V80 is better if you need a two-seat commercial diesel with much larger dimensions.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076, while the Mazda CX-5 costs RM134,469. That makes the Mazda RM32,393 more expensive.
Which one is easier to live with daily?
The Mazda CX-5 should suit daily passenger use better with five seats, an automatic gearbox and a smaller 4,550 mm length. The Maxus V80 is 5,700 mm long and built around commercial use.