Verdict
These are radically different tools despite their close RM11,476 price gap. The RM102,076 Maxus V80 is a 5,700-mm commercial vehicle with two seats, a 2.5-litre turbodiesel and 330 Nm, suited to buyers who need its six-door, long-wheelbase format. The RM90,600 Toyota Vios is the far easier everyday choice: five seats, 5.2 L/100 km rated economy against 9.1, a CVT and a 475-litre boot. It also brings five-star ASEAN NCAP, six airbags and active safety systems; the V80 has two airbags.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with a 3,850-mm wheelbase, 330 Nm of diesel torque and six doors.
Pick the Toyota Vios if you want five seats, far lower rated fuel use and a much fuller active-safety and convenience kit.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Toyota Vios RM90,600.
- Rated economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Toyota Vios 5.2 L/100 km.
- Torque: Maxus V80 330 Nm; Toyota Vios 138 Nm.
- Seats: Maxus V80 2; Toyota Vios 5.
- Length: Maxus V80 5,700 mm; Toyota Vios 4,425 mm.
- Airbags: Maxus V80 2; Toyota Vios 6.
V80
- 330 Nm from a 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- Six doors and a 3,850-mm wheelbase
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Only two seats versus the Vios' five
- 9.1 L/100 km rated economy versus 5.2 L/100 km
- No stability control or active safety systems listed
Vios
- 5.2 L/100 km rated economy
- Five-star ASEAN NCAP and six airbags
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 138 Nm trails the V80's 330 Nm
- Smaller 40-litre fuel tank versus 80 litres
- 4,425-mm body is 1,275 mm shorter than the V80
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM90,600✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Sedan |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | 104 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 | CVT with 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 5.2 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 475 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | Fixed Bench |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Manual |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 3D Panoramic View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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 Vios FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Toyota Vios better?
The Toyota Vios is better for private daily use, with five seats, 5.2 L/100 km economy, six airbags and extensive driver assistance. The Maxus V80 makes sense only when its two-seat commercial layout, six doors and 330 Nm diesel torque suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM11,476 more than the Toyota Vios. That gap accompanies a much larger commercial body and diesel torque, while the Vios brings substantially more passenger, safety and infotainment equipment.
Which has lower annual road tax and fuel consumption?
The Toyota Vios does. Its annual road tax is RM90 versus RM839 for the Maxus V80, and its rated consumption is 5.2 L/100 km versus 9.1 L/100 km.