Maxus V80 vs Nissan Almera
Verdict
These two do very different jobs. At RM102,076, the Maxus V80 is a big CKD diesel commercial with two seats, a 2,499 cc engine, 136 hp and 330 Nm; it suits cargo-first use, not family duty. The RM83,888 Nissan Almera is a CKD B-segment sedan with five seats, CVT, 5.4 L/100 km economy and AEB. The V80 has far more size and torque, but the Almera is cheaper to buy, cheaper to tax at RM20 versus RM839, and easier to justify for daily passenger use.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a large two-seat diesel commercial with 330 Nm, an 80 L tank and a 5,700 mm body.
Pick the Nissan Almera if you need five seats, lower fuel use, AEB and a much lower RM20 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Nissan Almera RM83,888
- Seats: Maxus V80 2; Nissan Almera 5
- Engine and torque: Maxus V80 2,499 cc diesel with 330 Nm; Nissan Almera 999 cc petrol with 152 Nm
- Fuel economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Nissan Almera 5.4 L/100 km
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700 mm long and 2,552 mm tall; Nissan Almera 4,495 mm long and 1,460 mm tall
- Warranty: Maxus V80 3 years; Nissan Almera 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076 | RM 83,888✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Sedan |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 99 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 152 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | CVT 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 | 5.4 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km✓ | 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 |
| Boot space | — | 482 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 35 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 839 | RM 20✓ |
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
- 330 Nm diesel torque
- Large 5,700 mm body
- 80 L fuel tank
- Only two seats
- 9.1 L/100 km fuel use
- RM839 annual road tax
Almera
- Five seats and 482 L boot
- 5.4 L/100 km fuel economy
- AEB and five-year warranty
- Only 152 Nm beside the V80’s 330 Nm
- 35 L fuel tank
- Smaller body for cargo work
V80 vs Almera FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Nissan Almera better?
For cargo and diesel torque, take the Maxus V80. For passenger use, fuel economy, AEB and lower tax, take the Nissan Almera. They are not like-for-like: one is a two-seat commercial vehicle, the other is a five-seat B-segment sedan.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM18,188 more: RM102,076 against RM83,888 for the Nissan Almera.
Which is cheaper to run?
The Nissan Almera has the advantage on the numbers, with 5.4 L/100 km fuel use and RM20 annual road tax. The Maxus V80 returns 9.1 L/100 km and costs RM839 a year in road tax.