Maxus V80 vs Peugeot 2008
Verdict
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076 and the Peugeot 2008 is RM134,103, so the gap is RM32,027 before running costs. They answer very different briefs: the V80 is a two-seat diesel commercial with a huge 5,700 mm length and 330 Nm, while the 2008 is a five-seat B-SUV with six airbags, AEB and a 5-year warranty. The Peugeot is also far thriftier on paper at 4.5 L/100 km versus 9.1 L/100 km, with road tax of RM85 against RM839.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a cheaper, front-drive diesel commercial with two seats, 330 Nm and much larger exterior dimensions.
Pick the Peugeot 2008 if you need a five-seat SUV with automatic transmission, lower fuel use, six airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Peugeot 2008 RM134,103
- Seats: Maxus V80 2; Peugeot 2008 5
- Engine and output: Maxus V80 2,499 cc diesel with 136 hp/330 Nm; Peugeot 2008 1,199 cc petrol with 128 hp/230 Nm
- Fuel economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Peugeot 2008 4.5 L/100 km
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700/2,383/2,552 mm; Peugeot 2008 4,300/1,770/1,550 mm
- Safety and tax: Maxus V80 2 airbags/RM839 road tax; Peugeot 2008 6 airbags/RM85 road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076✓ | RM 134,103 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | 1,199 cc |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 128 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 230 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 | 199 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,605 mm |
| Boot space | — | 405 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 41 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 839 | RM 85✓ |
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
- RM32,027 cheaper to buy
- 330 Nm beats the Peugeot’s 230 Nm
- Much larger 5,700 mm body and 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Only two seats
- Manual transmission only
- 2 airbags and no AEB listed
2008
- Five seats and 405 litres of boot space
- 4.5 L/100 km fuel economy
- 6 airbags, AEB and 5-year warranty
- RM32,027 dearer
- Less torque at 230 Nm
- Smaller 41-litre fuel tank
V80 vs 2008 FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Peugeot 2008 better?
For family use, the Peugeot 2008 is the better fit: five seats, automatic transmission, 6 airbags and AEB. For commercial work, the Maxus V80 makes more sense with its larger body, diesel engine and lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 2008 costs RM32,027 more than the Maxus V80. The higher price buys five seats, automatic transmission, better listed safety kit and a longer 5-year warranty.
Which is cheaper to run?
On paper, the Peugeot 2008 is cheaper to run, using 4.5 L/100 km versus 9.1 L/100 km and carrying RM85 annual road tax instead of RM839.