Verdict
For RM166,800, the Tiggo 9 is RM13,088 cheaper yet brings 251 hp, all-wheel drive and a claimed 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Staria’s 175 hp, front-wheel drive and 12.4 seconds. It is also far more richly equipped for the driver, with 10 airbags, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The RM179,888 Staria answers with a very different brief: its 10 seats and 3,273 mm wheelbase make it the proper people carrier, versus seven seats and 2,800 mm for the Chery.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want seven-seat SUV performance, AWD and substantially stronger active-safety and cabin equipment for less money.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if carrying up to 10 people matters more than acceleration, AWD and driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Hyundai Staria RM179,888.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 9 seven seats; Hyundai Staria 10 seats.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Hyundai Staria 175 hp and 431 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Chery Tiggo 9 8.0 seconds; Hyundai Staria 12.4 seconds.
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 9 2,800 mm; Hyundai Staria 3,273 mm.
- Airbags: Chery Tiggo 9 10; Hyundai Staria six.
Tiggo 9
- RM13,088 less expensive
- 251 hp, AWD and 8.0-second 0-100 km/h
- 10 airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control
- Seven seats versus the Staria’s 10
- Shorter 2,800 mm wheelbase versus 3,273 mm
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty versus eight years/160,000 km
Staria
- 10 seats with sliding, reclining second- and third-row seating
- 431 Nm from 1,500 rpm
- Eight-year/160,000 km warranty
- RM13,088 more expensive
- 175 hp and 12.4-second 0-100 km/h versus 251 hp and 8.0 seconds
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800✓ | RM179,888 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM599 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,199 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp at 4,000 rpm✓ | 175 hp at 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 85.4 mm × 96 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds✓ | 12.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 3,273 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 215/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 215/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Kumho PorTran KC53 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Sliding Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Occupant Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, Two Flat-folding, Sliding and Reclining 3rd Row Captain Chairs, 60:40 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Ceiling-mounted Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Front Windows, Auto Up and Down, Manual Slide Rear Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
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 Tiggo 9 & Staria for sale
Tiggo 9 vs Staria FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Hyundai Staria better?
The Tiggo 9 is the better-equipped and quicker choice, with 251 hp, AWD, 10 airbags and autonomous braking. Choose the Staria instead if its 10-seat layout is the deciding requirement; the Tiggo 9 seats seven.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800 and the Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888, so the Staria is RM13,088 more expensive.
Which has more passenger space?
The Hyundai Staria is the more passenger-focused vehicle: it has 10 seats and a 3,273 mm wheelbase. The Chery Tiggo 9 has seven seats and a 2,800 mm wheelbase.
