Verdict
At RM102,076 against RM90,600, the Maxus V80 costs RM11,476 more and is a 5,700-mm commercial diesel with six doors, two seats and 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm. It suits work that needs an 80-litre tank and rear vents with blower control. The Toyota Vios is the rational passenger car: five seats, a 475-litre boot, CVT and 5.2 L/100 km against 9.1. Its 4,425-mm length is far easier to place, while six airbags, five-star ASEAN NCAP and pre-collision braking settle the safety question.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a two-seat commercial vehicle with 330 Nm of diesel torque, six doors and an 80-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Toyota Vios if you want five seats, much lower 5.2 L/100 km consumption and substantially stronger active and passive safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Toyota Vios RM90,600
- Output: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Toyota Vios 104 hp and 138 Nm
- Fuel economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Toyota Vios 5.2 L/100 km
- Size: Maxus V80 5,700 mm long and 2,383 mm wide; Toyota Vios 4,425 mm long and 1,740 mm wide
- Seating: Maxus V80 two seats; Toyota Vios five seats
- Safety: Maxus V80 two airbags; Toyota Vios six airbags and five-star ASEAN NCAP
V80
- 330 Nm from 1,800 rpm
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Six doors and rear vents with blower control
- Costs RM11,476 more
- Uses 9.1 L/100 km versus 5.2 L/100 km
- Has two airbags versus six, with no listed stability control or autonomous braking
Vios
- 5.2 L/100 km rated economy
- Six airbags, stability control and pre-collision braking
- CVT automatic, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 104 hp and 138 Nm trail the V80's 136 hp and 330 Nm
- 40-litre fuel tank is half the V80's 80 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076 | RM90,600✓ |
| Body type | Commercial | Sedan |
| Segment | Commercial | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ | 104 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 94 mm | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | CVT with 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 5 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 5.2 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 475 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | Fixed Bench |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Manual |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 3D Panoramic View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
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 & Vios for sale
V80 vs Vios FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Toyota Vios better?
The Toyota Vios is better for carrying people and everyday Malaysian use, with five seats, a CVT, 5.2 L/100 km consumption and six airbags. The Maxus V80 is the pick only when its two-seat commercial layout, 330 Nm diesel torque and six doors fit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus V80 costs RM11,476 more than the Toyota Vios.
Which is safer, the Maxus V80 or Toyota Vios?
The Toyota Vios is decisively safer on equipment: it has six airbags, stability control, pre-collision braking, blind spot monitoring, lane-keeping steering correction and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. The Maxus V80 has two airbags and ABS/EBD.
