Maxus V80 vs Proton eMas 7 PHEV
Verdict
The Maxus V80 and Proton eMas 7 PHEV answer very different briefs. At RM102,076, the V80 is the cheaper buy by RM7,724 and gives you a 5,700 mm-long, two-seat diesel commercial with 330 Nm and an 80-litre tank. The RM109,800 eMas 7 PHEV is the family choice: five seats, an 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range, six airbags and AEB. For Malaysian buyers, this is less about badge or price, and more about van utility versus SUV usability.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat diesel commercial with a 5,700 mm body, manual gearbox and 80-litre tank more than rear-seat space or driver assists.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you want a five-seat C-segment SUV with 83 km EV range, six airbags and AEB instead of a work-focused van.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Proton eMas 7 PHEV RM109,800
- Body and seats: Maxus V80 Commercial with 2 seats; Proton eMas 7 PHEV SUV with 5 seats
- Powertrain: Maxus V80 2,499 cc diesel; Proton eMas 7 PHEV petrol plug-in hybrid with 18.4 kWh battery
- Output: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 98 hp and 125 Nm
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 4,740 mm long, 1,940 mm wide
- Safety kit: Maxus V80 2 airbags and no AEB listed; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 6 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 102,076✓ | RM 109,800 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | C-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 2,499 cc | — |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 98 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 125 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s✓ | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 18.4 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | 83 km✓ |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Boot space | — | 528 L |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 6✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 839 | — |
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
- Cheaper by RM7,724
- Much larger body and 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Higher torque at 330 Nm
- Only 2 seats
- Manual gearbox only
- 2 airbags and no AEB listed
eMas 7 PHEV
- 5-seat SUV layout
- 83 km EV range from 18.4 kWh battery
- 6 airbags and AEB
- Costs RM7,724 more
- Lower torque at 125 Nm
- Smaller fuel tank at 51 litres
V80 vs eMas 7 PHEV FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Proton eMas 7 PHEV better?
For passengers, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV is the better fit with five seats, six airbags, AEB and 83 km EV range. For commercial use, the Maxus V80 makes more sense with its larger body, diesel engine and 80-litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076, while the Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM109,800. That makes the Proton RM7,724 more expensive.
Which one is bigger?
The Maxus V80 is much bigger: 5,700 mm long, 2,383 mm wide and 2,552 mm tall. The Proton eMas 7 PHEV measures 4,740 mm long, 1,940 mm wide and 1,685 mm tall.