Verdict
At RM299,000, the Denza D9 costs RM119,112 more than the RM179,888 Hyundai Staria, and its quoted 520-km electric range suits buyers able to charge regularly. It is the more richly specified seven-seater, with 308 hp, a 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time, eight airbags, adaptive cruise control and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs with massage. The Staria counters with 10 seats, a 3,273-mm wheelbase, a 430-litre boot and an eight-year/160,000-km warranty. Its lower price and extra seating make it the more direct people-mover choice.
Pick the Denza D9 if you want EV running, quicker 308-hp performance and a much more lavish seven-seat cabin.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, slightly more boot space and a far lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Denza D9 RM299,000; Hyundai Staria RM179,888.
- Powertrain: Denza D9 has one 308-hp, 360-Nm electric motor and a 103.36-kWh battery; Hyundai Staria has a 2,199-cc diesel producing 175 hp and 431 Nm.
- Performance: Denza D9 completes 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds; Hyundai Staria takes 12.4 seconds.
- Passenger capacity: Denza D9 seats 7; Hyundai Staria seats 10.
- Wheelbase and boot: Denza D9 measures 3,110 mm and has 410 litres; Hyundai Staria measures 3,273 mm and has 430 litres.
- Warranty: Denza D9 gets 6 years/150,000 km, plus an 8-year/150,000-km battery warranty; Hyundai Staria gets 8 years/160,000 km.
D9
- 308 hp and 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 520-km quoted EV range, 11-kW AC and 166-kW DC charging.
- Eight airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
- RM119,112 dearer to buy.
- Only seven seats versus the Staria's 10.
- Smaller 410-litre boot and shorter 6-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty.
Staria
- 10-seat cabin with a longer 3,273-mm wheelbase.
- 430-litre boot and full-size spare tyre.
- Eight-year/160,000-km warranty.
- Slower 12.4-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Six airbags and no listed autonomous braking, blind-spot system or lane-keeping assist.
- Manual front-seat adjustment and manual air-conditioning.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,000 | RM179,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM599 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger |
| Capacity | — | 2,199 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 175 hp at 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | — | 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 85.4 mm × 96 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 103.36 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 520 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 166 kW | — |
| V2L | 6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds✓ | 12.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,250 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 3,273 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 410 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Kumho PorTran KC53 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective variable dampers | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags) | 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 | Manual for Sliding Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Middle and Outer 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 | LED Projectors | 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 with Ventilation | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Second-row Captain Seats with Ventilation, Massaging and Ottoman Support, 60:40 Split-folding Third 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Ceiling-mounted Vents |
| Sunroof | Front Single-pane Sunroof, Panoramic Rear Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 Wireless Chargers Rear, 4 USB-C Rear | 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, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Dynaudio 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 | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Rear Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Heated and Cooled Compartment, Second Row Tray Tables | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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.
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D9 vs Staria FAQ
Is the Denza D9 or Hyundai Staria better?
The Denza D9 is better for a premium seven-seat EV experience, with 308 hp, more active safety equipment and powered ventilated captain’s chairs. The Hyundai Staria is better where 10 seats, a 430-litre boot and lower outlay matter most.
What is the price difference?
The Denza D9 costs RM299,000 and the Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888, so the D9 is RM119,112 more expensive.
Which MPV carries more people?
The Hyundai Staria carries 10 people, three more than the seven-seat Denza D9. It also has a 3,273-mm wheelbase versus 3,110 mm and a 430-litre boot versus 410 litres.
