Verdict
These serve radically different Malaysian jobs. At RM102,076, the Maxus V80 costs RM18,188 more, but its 2.5-litre turbodiesel produces 136 hp and 330 Nm, and its 5,700 mm body, six doors and two-seat layout suit commercial use. The Nissan Almera is the sensible personal-car choice: five seats, a CVT, 5.4 L/100 km rated consumption and RM20 annual road tax against the V80’s 9.1 L/100 km and RM839. It also brings stability control and autonomous braking, equipment the V80 lacks.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with 330 Nm, an 80-litre tank and a 5,700 mm-long body.
Pick the Nissan Almera if you want a five-seat sedan with a CVT, far lower running costs and stronger active-safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Nissan Almera RM83,888.
- Power and torque: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Nissan Almera 99 hp and 152 Nm.
- Rated fuel economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Nissan Almera 5.4 L/100 km.
- Annual road tax: Maxus V80 RM839; Nissan Almera RM20.
- Seating and length: Maxus V80 2 seats and 5,700 mm; Nissan Almera 5 seats and 4,495 mm.
- Warranty: Maxus V80 3 years/100,000 km; Nissan Almera 5 years/unlimited mileage.
V80
- 136 hp and 330 Nm from a 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- 80-litre fuel tank and 5,700 mm commercial body
- Rear air-con vents with blower control and four rear parking sensors
- Rated consumption is 9.1 L/100 km versus the Almera’s 5.4 L/100 km
- RM839 annual road tax versus RM20
- No stability control, autonomous braking or collision warning
Almera
- 5.4 L/100 km rated fuel consumption
- Stability control, autonomous braking and collision warning
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty with five free services
- 99 hp and 152 Nm trail the V80’s 136 hp and 330 Nm
- 35-litre fuel tank is smaller than the V80’s 80 litres
- Only two rear parking sensors versus four
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM83,888✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Sedan |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM20✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 999 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | 99 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 152 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 92 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | Xtronic CVT |
| Gears | 5 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 5.4 L/100 km✓ |
| Co2 | —✓ | 125 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 35 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 482 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Single-zone |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | Radio with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5 Times Free Service |
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 Almera FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Nissan Almera better?
The Nissan Almera is better for private transport, with five seats, a CVT, lower fuel use and more safety assistance. Choose the Maxus V80 only when its commercial two-seat format, larger body and 330 Nm diesel torque suit the work.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM18,188 more than the Nissan Almera. That gap also comes with much higher annual road tax: RM839 for the V80 versus RM20 for the Almera.
Which has lower running costs?
The Nissan Almera has the lower quoted fuel consumption at 5.4 L/100 km, against 9.1 L/100 km for the Maxus V80. Its RM20 annual road tax is also RM819 lower than the V80’s RM839.