Maxus V80 vs Mitsubishi Xpander
Verdict
These two solve very different Malaysian problems despite near-identical pricing: the Maxus V80 is RM102,076, while the Mitsubishi Xpander is RM99,980. The V80 is the work tool, with a 2.5-litre diesel making 136 hp and 330 Nm, a huge 5,700 mm body and an 80-litre tank, but only two seats and a manual gearbox. The Xpander is the family choice: seven seats, petrol power, automatic transmission, 495 litres of boot space, lower RM120 road tax and a longer five-year warranty.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat diesel commercial vehicle with 330 Nm, a 3,850 mm wheelbase and an 80-litre tank.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, an automatic gearbox, lower RM120 annual road tax and a five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980
- Seats: Maxus V80 2; Mitsubishi Xpander 7
- Engine and fuel: Maxus V80 2,499 cc diesel; Mitsubishi Xpander 1,499 cc petrol
- Output: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Mitsubishi Xpander 104 hp and 141 Nm
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide; Mitsubishi Xpander 4,475 mm long, 1,750 mm wide
- Ownership: Maxus V80 3-year warranty and RM839 road tax; Mitsubishi Xpander 5-year warranty and RM120 road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076 | RM 99,980✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 141 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 | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Boot space | — | 495 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 45 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
- Much stronger 330 Nm diesel torque
- Far larger 5,700 mm body and 3,850 mm wheelbase
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Only two seats
- Manual gearbox only
- RM839 annual road tax
Xpander
- Seven-seat cabin
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Five-year warranty and RM120 road tax
- Lower 104 hp and 141 Nm outputs
- Smaller 45-litre fuel tank
- Much shorter 4,475 mm body
V80 vs Xpander FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Mitsubishi Xpander better?
For family use, the Mitsubishi Xpander is better because it has seven seats, an automatic gearbox and lower road tax. For commercial use, the Maxus V80 makes more sense with its larger body, diesel engine and 330 Nm of torque.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM2,096 more than the Mitsubishi Xpander, before looking at running costs. Road tax widens the gap: RM839 a year for the V80 versus RM120 for the Xpander.
Which one has more power and torque?
The Maxus V80 has more of both, with 136 hp and 330 Nm from its 2,499 cc diesel. The Mitsubishi Xpander has 104 hp and 141 Nm from its 1,499 cc petrol engine.