Verdict
At RM102,076, the Maxus V80 costs RM1,188 more than the RM100,888 MG 4, yet they serve sharply different jobs. The V80 is a 5,700-mm commercial vehicle with two seats, a 136-hp/330-Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel and an 80-litre tank. The MG 4 is the more usable private car: five seats, a 363-litre boot, 200 hp, 435 km of EV range and a far lower RM160 annual road tax versus RM839. Its six airbags and active safety kit settle it for most Malaysian households.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with a 3,850-mm wheelbase, six doors and diesel power.
Pick the MG 4 if you want a five-seat electric hatchback with 435 km range, 150 kW DC charging and substantially stronger safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; MG 4 RM100,888.
- Body and seating: Maxus V80 commercial body with 2 seats; MG 4 hatchback with 5 seats.
- Powertrain: Maxus V80 2.5L turbodiesel, 136 hp and 330 Nm; MG 4 single motor, 200 hp and 250 Nm.
- Size and weight: Maxus V80 5,700 mm long and 3,500 kg; MG 4 4,287 mm long and 1,685 kg.
- Running costs: Maxus V80 road tax RM839/year and rated 9.1 L/100 km; MG 4 road tax RM160/year, 64 kWh battery and 435 km range.
- Safety: Maxus V80 has 2 airbags and no listed stability control; MG 4 has 6 airbags and stability control.
V80
- 5,700-mm commercial body with six doors
- 330 Nm turbodiesel torque and 80-litre fuel tank
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre and rear air-con vents
- RM839 annual road tax versus the MG 4's RM160
- Two airbags versus six, with no listed stability control or autonomous braking
- Five-speed manual versus a single-ratio automatic
4
- 200-hp motor, 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time and rear-wheel drive
- 64 kWh battery, 435 km range, 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging
- Six airbags, adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera
- 250 Nm motor torque versus the V80's 330 Nm
- Tyre repair kit instead of the V80's full-size spare
- No rear air-con vents, while the V80 has rear vents with blower control
What the V80 has over the 4
What the 4 has over the V80
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The V80's wheelbase is 1,145 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The V80 is 547 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM100,888✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Hatchback |
| Segment | Commercial | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM160✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,040/mo | RM1,030/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,001 | RM2,871✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,822 | RM1,307✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM19.11 | RM6.54✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM38,309 | RM21,691✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.8 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 30 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 94 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 200 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 64 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 435 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | — |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 363 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 22 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 22 inch | 16 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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V80 vs 4 FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or MG 4 better?
The MG 4 is better for private use, with five seats, six airbags, 435 km range and RM160 annual road tax. Choose the V80 only when its two-seat commercial format, six doors and 5,700-mm length suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076 and the MG 4 costs RM100,888, so the V80 is RM1,188 more expensive.
Which one carries more people?
The MG 4 carries five people with five three-point seat belts and outer-rear ISOFIX mounts. The Maxus V80 has two seats and two three-point seat belts.
How long does charging take?
The 4's 64.0 kWh battery takes about 5.8 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The V80 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the 4 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The 4 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 3 years for the V80. 4: 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty.