Verdict
These two commercial vans suit very different jobs. The Maxus V80 is 690 mm longer and brings 330 Nm from its 2.5-litre turbodiesel, useful where a larger, manual diesel van fits the work route. The Wuling Porta EV answers with a 41.9 kWh battery, 300 km stated range and RM50 annual road tax against RM839 for the Maxus. Its 1,165 kg payload and 6.5 m3 cargo bay give Malaysian urban operators concrete working limits, while rear-wheel drive, stability control and a reverse camera make day-to-day deliveries easier.
The V80 2.5L Bas Pekerja Window Van 15 Seater (RM139,422) sits above every Porta EV variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need the larger 5,700 mm body and 330 Nm diesel torque, and can work with a five-speed manual.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a 300 km electric delivery run, RM50 road tax and its 1,165 kg payload suit your operation.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Wuling Porta EV RM99,800
- Powertrain: V80 2.5-litre turbodiesel with 136 hp/330 Nm; Porta EV single motor with 101 hp/180 Nm
- Energy use: V80 rated at 9.1 L/100 km with an 80-litre diesel tank; Porta EV has a 41.9 kWh battery and 300 km range
- Size: V80 is 5,700 mm long and 2,383 mm wide; Porta EV is 5,010 mm long and 1,800 mm wide
- Road tax: V80 RM839 per year; Porta EV RM50 per year
- Warranty: V80 3 years/100,000 km; Porta EV 5 years/120,000 km
V80
- 690 mm longer body than the Porta EV
- 330 Nm turbodiesel torque
- Rear air vents with blower control
- RM839 annual road tax versus RM50
- No stability control or reverse camera
- Shorter 3-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty
Porta EV
- 41.9 kWh battery with 300 km stated range
- Stability control, traction control and reverse camera
- 5-year/120,000 km manufacturer warranty
- 690 mm shorter and 583 mm narrower than the V80
- 180 Nm motor torque versus the V80's 330 Nm
- No rear air-conditioning vents
What the V80 has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the V80
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The V80's wheelbase is 800 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The V80 is 583 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM99,800✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,040/mo | RM1,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,001 | RM2,843✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,822 | RM1,241✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM19.11 | RM6.21✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM38,309 | RM20,668✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 94 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full Size |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 22 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 22 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Halogen |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | — | Yes |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 120,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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V80 vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Porta EV is the better urban delivery choice on its 300 km range, RM50 road tax, stability control and reverse camera. Choose the V80 for its substantially larger exterior dimensions and 330 Nm diesel torque.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM2,276 more than the Wuling Porta EV.
Which van has the better warranty?
The Wuling Porta EV has the longer manufacturer warranty at five years or 120,000 km, versus three years or 100,000 km for the Maxus V80. Its battery cell cover runs for six years or 300,000 km.