Verdict
These are fundamentally different tools at near-identical money: the Maxus V80 costs RM102,076 and is a 5,700-mm commercial vehicle with two seats, a 136-hp/330-Nm 2.5-litre turbodiesel and five-speed manual. The RM104,468 MG S5 is a five-seat B-segment SUV with a 168-hp electric motor, 49-kWh battery and 340-km range. For just RM2,392 more, the MG brings seven airbags, active safety systems and RM120 annual road tax versus the V80’s RM839. The Maxus makes sense only where its six-door commercial format is the requirement.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you specifically need a two-seat, six-door commercial vehicle with a 3,850-mm wheelbase, 80-litre diesel tank and full-size spare wheel.
Pick the MG S5 if you want a five-seat electric SUV with 340 km of range, seven airbags and a far lower RM120 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; MG S5 RM104,468.
- Powertrain: V80 136 hp and 330 Nm from a 2.5-litre turbodiesel; S5 168 hp and 250 Nm from one electric motor.
- Transmission: V80 five-speed manual; S5 single-ratio automatic.
- Length: V80 5,700 mm; S5 4,476 mm.
- Seating: V80 two seats; S5 five seats.
- Safety: V80 two airbags; S5 seven airbags plus autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
V80
- RM2,392 cheaper to buy.
- Six doors and a 3,850-mm wheelbase.
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare wheel.
- Only two seats, against the MG S5’s five.
- Two airbags and no listed stability control, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
- RM839 annual road tax versus RM120 for the MG S5.
S5
- 340-km EV range from a 49-kWh battery.
- Seven airbags, stability control, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous braking.
- Seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty, plus battery cover for eight years/180,000 km.
- Costs RM2,392 more than the Maxus V80.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the V80’s full-size spare wheel.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076✓ | RM104,468 |
| Body type | Commercial | SUV |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM120✓ |
| 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 | — | 168 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | — |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 7.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 453 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 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 & S5 for sale
V80 vs S5 FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or MG S5 better?
The MG S5 is the better choice for passenger use, with five seats, seven airbags, 340 km of EV range and active safety assistance. Choose the Maxus V80 only if its two-seat commercial body, six doors and 3,850-mm wheelbase are essential.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 costs RM2,392 more than the Maxus V80. Its lower annual road tax is RM120 versus RM839, a RM719 yearly difference in the MG’s favour.
Which has the longer warranty?
The MG S5 has the longer vehicle warranty at seven years or 150,000 km, versus three years or 100,000 km for the Maxus V80. The MG battery is covered for eight years or 180,000 km.
