Verdict
At RM102,076 versus RM99,800, the Maxus V80 costs RM2,276 more but is a much larger commercial vehicle at 5,700 mm long with a 3,850 mm wheelbase. Its 136 hp and 330 Nm diesel also lead the Porta EV’s 101 hp and 180 Nm motor on paper. The Wuling Porta EV counters with a 41.9 kWh battery, 300 km claimed range, RM50 annual road tax and a far better-equipped cab, including stability control, a reverse camera and dual sliding doors. For urban electric deliveries, it is the sharper buy.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need the larger 5,700 mm body, 3,850 mm wheelbase and 330 Nm diesel output.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a 300 km electric range, RM50 road tax and stronger standard safety and convenience equipment matter more.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Wuling Porta EV RM99,800.
- Road tax: Maxus V80 RM839 per year; Wuling Porta EV RM50 per year.
- Powertrain output: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Wuling Porta EV 101 hp and 180 Nm.
- Length: Maxus V80 5,700 mm; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm.
- Wheelbase: Maxus V80 3,850 mm; Wuling Porta EV 3,050 mm.
- Driveline: Maxus V80 front-wheel drive; Wuling Porta EV rear-wheel drive.
V80
- Larger 5,700 mm body and 3,850 mm wheelbase.
- 136 hp and 330 Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel.
- 80-litre fuel tank and rear air-con vents.
- Costs RM2,276 more and has RM789 higher annual road tax.
- No listed stability control or reverse camera, both fitted to the Porta EV.
- Manual five-speed transmission versus the Porta EV’s single-speed automatic.
Porta EV
- 41.9 kWh battery with 300 km claimed range.
- Stability control, traction control, brake assist and reverse camera.
- Dual sliding side doors and an 8-inch Bluetooth head unit.
- Smaller at 5,010 mm long with a 3,050 mm wheelbase.
- 101 hp and 180 Nm trail the V80’s 136 hp and 330 Nm.
- No rear air-con vents, while the V80 has rear vents with blower control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM99,800✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Segment | Commercial | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | 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 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 |
| 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.
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V80 vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Wuling Porta EV is better for electric urban work, with 300 km claimed range, RM50 road tax, stability control and a reverse camera. Choose the Maxus V80 for its larger 5,700 mm body and 330 Nm diesel torque.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM102,076 and the Wuling Porta EV costs RM99,800, so the V80 is RM2,276 more expensive.
Which one has lower annual road tax?
The Wuling Porta EV has lower annual road tax at RM50, compared with RM839 for the diesel Maxus V80. That is a RM789 yearly difference.