Verdict
These serve very different Malaysian jobs. The Maxus V80 is a 5,700-mm commercial vehicle with two seats, a 136-hp/330-Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel and an 80-litre tank, so it suits operators who need its larger physical footprint and diesel torque. The seven-seat Alza is 1,275 mm shorter, returns a rated 5.3 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km, and pairs its CVT with five-star ASEAN NCAP safety, six airbags and ASA 3.0. For family transport, the Perodua is the clear choice; the Maxus is for a work-led brief.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with 330 Nm, an 80-litre diesel tank and six doors.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, a CVT automatic and far more complete active and passive safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Perodua Alza RM62,500.
- Powertrain: Maxus V80 2.5-litre diesel manual, 136 hp and 330 Nm; Perodua Alza 1.5-litre petrol CVT, 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Rated fuel economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Perodua Alza 5.3 L/100 km.
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700 mm long with a 3,850-mm wheelbase; Perodua Alza 4,425 mm long with a 2,750-mm wheelbase.
- Seating and safety: Maxus V80 has two seats and two airbags; Perodua Alza has seven seats, six airbags and five-star ASEAN NCAP.
- Warranty: Maxus V80 three years/100,000 km; Perodua Alza five years/150,000 km.
V80
- 136 hp and 330 Nm from the 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- 80-litre fuel tank and six doors
- Four rear parking sensors
- Costs RM39,576 more
- Rated at 9.1 L/100 km versus 5.3 L/100 km
- Only two airbags; no listed stability control or autonomous braking
Alza
- Seven seats with flexible second- and third-row folding
- Five-star ASEAN NCAP, six airbags and ASA 3.0
- CVT automatic and 5.3 L/100 km rated economy
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the V80's 136 hp and 330 Nm
- 43-litre tank is smaller than the V80's 80 litres
- Only two rear parking sensors versus four
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | MPV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 92 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | D-CVT |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 5.3 L/100 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size 15" |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
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 Alza FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Perodua Alza better?
The Perodua Alza is better for family use, with seven seats, a CVT, five-star ASEAN NCAP, six airbags and active safety systems. The Maxus V80 is the better fit only when a two-seat commercial vehicle, diesel torque and its much larger body are required.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM39,576 more than the Perodua Alza.
Which is cheaper to run on fuel and road tax?
The Alza is rated at 5.3 L/100 km and has RM120 annual road tax, versus the V80's 9.1 L/100 km and RM839. Its petrol engine also uses a 43-litre tank, while the V80 has an 80-litre diesel tank.