Verdict
At RM102,076, the Maxus V80 costs RM2,392 less, but this is a commercial diesel van: its 5,700-mm body, six doors and two seats suit work duties rather than family transport. The MG S5 is the daily-driver choice, with five seats, a 453-litre boot and a 49-kWh battery rated for 340 km. Its 168-hp rear motor, 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time and active safety kit make the small premium easy to justify. The V80 instead brings a 3,850-mm wheelbase, 80-litre tank and full-size spare.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with a 2.5-litre turbodiesel, six doors and a much longer 5,700-mm body.
Pick the MG S5 if you want five seats, 340 km of EV range, modern driver assistance and a seven-year warranty for only RM2,392 more.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; MG S5 RM104,468.
- Powertrain: V80 2,499-cc diesel, 136 hp and 330 Nm; S5 49-kWh EV, 168 hp and 250 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: V80 5,700 mm and 3,850 mm; S5 4,476 mm and 2,730 mm.
- Seating and doors: V80 two seats and six doors; S5 five seats and five doors.
- Annual road tax: V80 RM839; S5 RM120.
- Warranty: V80 three years/100,000 km; S5 seven years/150,000 km.
V80
- RM2,392 lower purchase price.
- 330 Nm from a 2.5-litre turbodiesel and a five-speed manual.
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre and 80-litre fuel tank.
- Only two seats, against the MG S5's five.
- Driver and passenger airbags only; the S5 adds side, curtain and driver's knee airbags plus active safety systems.
- Three-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the S5's seven-year/150,000-km cover.
S5
- 49-kWh battery with a claimed 340-km range.
- 168-hp rear motor and 7.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the V80's full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076✓ | RM104,468 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | — |
| Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 168 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 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 | —✓ | 7.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 453 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual 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 | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km |
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.
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V80 vs S5 FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or MG S5 better?
The MG S5 is better for most private buyers because it has five seats, a 453-litre boot, 340 km of claimed range and far more safety equipment. Choose the V80 only when its commercial two-seat layout and 5,700-mm body are required.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 costs RM2,392 more than the Maxus V80. Its annual road tax is RM719 lower, at RM120 versus RM839 for the diesel V80.
Which has the longer warranty?
The MG S5 has the longer vehicle warranty at seven years or 150,000 km, versus three years or 100,000 km for the Maxus V80. The S5 battery pack is covered for eight years or 180,000 km.