Verdict
At RM102,076, the Maxus V80 is RM2,076 dearer than the RM100,000 Wuling Porta EV, but it brings 136 hp and 330 Nm, six doors and a 5,700 mm body. The Porta EV counters with a 41.9 kWh battery, 300 km range and RM50 annual road tax against RM839. Its 100 hp, 180 Nm motor and 5,010 mm length make this a real trade: choose diesel output and size, or EV range, automatic driving and far lower road tax.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need its 136 hp, 330 Nm turbodiesel, six-door body and 5,700 mm length.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a 300 km EV range, single-speed automatic transmission, RM50 road tax and added safety aids suit your work.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Wuling Porta EV RM100,000
- Road tax per year: V80 RM839; Porta EV RM50
- Output: V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Porta EV motor 100 hp and 180 Nm
- Powertrain: V80 2.5-litre turbodiesel with 5-speed manual; Porta EV 41.9 kWh battery with single-speed automatic
- Driveline: V80 front-wheel drive; Porta EV rear-wheel drive
- Warranty: V80 3 years/100,000 km; Porta EV 5 years/120,000 km
V80
- 136 hp and 330 Nm from its 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- Larger 5,700 mm body with a 3,850 mm wheelbase
- Rear air-con vents and four rear parking sensors
- RM839 annual road tax versus the Porta EV's RM50
- 5-speed manual transmission, with no stability control or hill-start assist listed
- Shorter 3-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty
Porta EV
- 41.9 kWh battery with a claimed 300 km range
- Stability control, hill-start assist and a reverse camera
- 5-year/120,000 km warranty, plus 6-year/300,000 km battery-cell coverage
- Motor output of 100 hp and 180 Nm versus the V80's 136 hp and 330 Nm
- Smaller 5,010 mm length and 3,050 mm wheelbase versus 5,700 mm and 3,850 mm
- Five doors versus the V80's six
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM100,000✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM50✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | — |
| Torque | 330 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 100 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 | 1,975 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 | 195/70R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/70R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | — |
| 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) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| 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 | — |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| 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.
Used V80 & Porta EV for sale
V80 vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Porta EV is better if its 300 km range suits your routes and you want stability control, hill-start assist, a reverse camera and low road tax. Choose the V80 when its 136 hp, 330 Nm output and larger body are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM2,076 more than the Wuling Porta EV: RM102,076 versus RM100,000.
Which one has the better warranty?
The Wuling Porta EV has the longer manufacturer warranty at five years or 120,000 km, against three years or 100,000 km for the V80. Its battery cells are covered for six years or 300,000 km.