Verdict
At RM99,980, the seven-seat Mitsubishi Xpander costs just RM180 more than the RM99,800 Wuling Porta EV, but they serve entirely different jobs. The Xpander brings three rows, a 495-litre boot and rear air-con for people-moving duties. The Porta EV is a two-seat commercial vehicle with 6.5 m3 of cargo space and a 1,165 kg payload; its 41.9-kWh battery delivers a claimed 300 km range. Choose by workload, not the tiny price gap.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xpander if you need seven seats, folding rear rows and a 495-litre boot for family use.
Pick the Wuling Porta EV if a two-seat, 6.5 m3 cargo van with 1,165 kg payload and 300 km EV range suits your business.
Key differences
- Price: Mitsubishi Xpander RM99,980; Wuling Porta EV RM99,800.
- Seating: Mitsubishi Xpander 7 seats; Wuling Porta EV 2 seats.
- Powertrain: Mitsubishi Xpander 1,499 cc petrol engine with 104 hp and 141 Nm; Wuling Porta EV single motor with 101 hp and 180 Nm.
- Cargo: Mitsubishi Xpander 495-litre boot; Wuling Porta EV 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload.
- Length: Mitsubishi Xpander 4,475 mm; Wuling Porta EV 5,010 mm.
- Road tax: Mitsubishi Xpander RM120 per year; Wuling Porta EV RM50 per year.
Xpander
- Seven seats with 60:40 second-row and 50:50 third-row folding
- 495-litre boot and rear air-con with blower control
- 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- No 6.5 m3 cargo bay or 1,165 kg payload rating
- Petrol powertrain instead of the Porta EV's 300 km electric range
Porta EV
- 41.9-kWh battery with 300 km range
- 6.5 m3 cargo bay and 1,165 kg payload
- Dual 777 mm sliding doors and 270-degree barn doors
- Only two seats versus the Xpander's seven
- No rear air-con or rear seating
- 15-inch steel wheels versus the Xpander's 17-inch alloys
What the Xpander has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the Xpander
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Porta EV's wheelbase is 275 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Porta EV is 50 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 | RM99,980 | RM99,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,020/mo | RM1,020/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,879 | RM2,843✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,241 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM20,668 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 104 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 141 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 75 mm × 84.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | 1,240 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 12 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Halogen |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | Yes |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | 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 | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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Xpander vs Porta EV FAQ
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander or Wuling Porta EV better?
The Xpander is better for carrying up to seven people, with three rows, rear air-con and a 495-litre boot. The Porta EV is better for commercial loads, thanks to its 6.5 m3 cargo bay, 1,165 kg payload and 300 km claimed range.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xpander is RM180 more expensive than the Wuling Porta EV. That is a negligible gap, so the decision should rest on seven-seat passenger use versus two-seat commercial hauling.
Which one carries more people and cargo?
The Xpander carries seven occupants and has a 495-litre boot. The Porta EV carries two occupants but has a 6.5 m3 cargo compartment, 1,165 kg payload and dual sliding side doors.