Verdict
At RM102,076, the Maxus V80 is a two-seat commercial vehicle with a 5,700 mm body, six doors and a 2.5-litre turbodiesel producing 136 hp and 330 Nm. It suits work that needs space and low-rpm pulling force, but its 9.1 L/100 km rating and RM839 annual road tax are substantial. The RM119,620 Mazda 3 Hatchback is the better daily passenger car: five seats, 5.9 L/100 km, a six-speed automatic and seven airbags. Its RM90 road tax also makes the running-cost gap hard to ignore.
Pick the Maxus V80 if you need a six-door, two-seat commercial vehicle with 330 Nm of diesel torque and rear air-con vents.
Pick the Mazda 3 Hatchback if you want five seats, lower rated fuel use, automatic driving and far more active and passive safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus V80 RM102,076; Mazda 3 Hatchback RM119,620.
- Power and torque: Maxus V80 136 hp and 330 Nm; Mazda 3 Hatchback 118 hp and 153 Nm.
- Rated fuel economy: Maxus V80 9.1 L/100 km; Mazda 3 Hatchback 5.9 L/100 km.
- Seating and doors: Maxus V80 has 2 seats and 6 doors; Mazda 3 Hatchback has 5 seats and 5 doors.
- Safety: Maxus V80 has 2 airbags and no listed stability control; Mazda 3 Hatchback has 7 airbags and stability control.
- Transmission and warranty: Maxus V80 has a 5-speed manual and 3-year/100,000 km cover; Mazda 3 Hatchback has a 6-speed automatic and 5-year/100,000 km cover.
V80
- 330 Nm from its 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- 5,700 mm commercial body with six doors
- Rear air-con vents with blower control
- Only 2 seats to the Mazda's 5
- 9.1 L/100 km rated economy versus 5.9 L/100 km
- 2 airbags versus 7, with no listed active safety assists
3 Hatchback
- 5 seats and a 295-litre boot
- 5.9 L/100 km rated fuel economy
- Seven airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control
- RM17,544 more expensive
- 153 Nm versus the Maxus V80's 330 Nm
- No rear air-con vents listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM102,076✓ | RM119,620 |
| Body type | Commercial | Hatchback |
| Segment | Commercial | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM839 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, common-rail direct fuel injection, turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,499 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 136 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ | 118 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,800 rpm✓ | 153 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 92 mm × 94 mm | 74.5 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,700 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 2,383 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 2,552 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,850 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 kg | 1,368 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 6 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 295 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/75R16 | 215/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
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 & 3 Hatchback for sale
V80 vs 3 Hatchback FAQ
Is the Maxus V80 or Mazda 3 Hatchback better?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback is better for private passenger use, with five seats, a six-speed automatic, 5.9 L/100 km rated economy and seven airbags. Choose the Maxus V80 only when its two-seat commercial format, six doors and 330 Nm diesel torque suit the job.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback costs RM17,544 more than the Maxus V80: RM119,620 against RM102,076.
Which has the lower running costs?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback has the lower stated costs: 5.9 L/100 km versus 9.1 L/100 km, plus RM90 annual road tax instead of RM839. Its petrol engine also uses a smaller 51-litre tank, against the Maxus V80's 80 litres.
