Maxus V80 vs Nissan NV200
Verdict
The Maxus V80 is the heavy-duty choice here: RM102,076 buys a much larger van, a 2.5-litre diesel with 136 hp and 330 Nm, plus an 80-litre tank. The Nissan NV200 costs RM79,800 and is smaller in every direction, but its 1.6-litre petrol engine uses 7.1 L/100 km against the Maxus’ 9.1 L/100 km, and road tax is far lower at RM120 versus RM839. Both are CKD, manual, front-driven two-seaters with two airbags and a 3-year warranty, so this is size and torque against running costs.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need the larger body, stronger 330 Nm diesel torque and 80-litre tank more than low road tax or fuel use.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if a lower RM79,800 price, 7.1 L/100 km fuel use and RM120 annual road tax matter more than outright size and torque.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Nissan NV200 RM79,800
- Engine output: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Nissan NV200 108 hp and 152 Nm
- Fuel economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Nissan NV200 7.1 L/100 km
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700 mm long and 2,383 mm wide; Nissan NV200 4,400 mm long and 1,695 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Maxus V80 3,850 mm; Nissan NV200 2,725 mm
- Annual road tax: Maxus V80 RM839; Nissan NV200 RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076 | RM 79,800✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 152 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| 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 | 7.1 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Boot space | — | 4,200 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| 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 body and 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Bigger 80-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM22,276 more to buy
- Uses more fuel at 9.1 L/100 km
- Annual road tax is RM839
NV200
- Lower RM79,800 price
- Better 7.1 L/100 km fuel economy
- Much lower RM120 annual road tax
- Only 108 hp and 152 Nm
- Smaller 55-litre fuel tank
- Far shorter 2,725 mm wheelbase
V80 vs NV200 FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Nissan NV200 better?
The Maxus V80 is better for size and torque, with 136 hp and 330 Nm. The Nissan NV200 is better for cost control, using 7.1 L/100 km and needing only RM120 road tax per year.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076, while the Nissan NV200 costs RM79,800. That makes the Maxus RM22,276 more expensive before factoring in its higher RM839 annual road tax.
Which van is cheaper to run?
On the listed figures, the Nissan NV200 is cheaper to run. It uses 7.1 L/100 km versus 9.1 L/100 km for the Maxus V80, and its annual road tax is RM120 instead of RM839.