Verdict
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800 to the Hyundai Staria’s RM179,888, a RM89,912 jump that buys plug-in capability rather than extra passenger space. Its 44.2-kWh battery brings a quoted 170 km EV range, while 5.7-second 0-100 km/h performance and all-wheel drive are a world apart from the Staria’s 12.4 seconds and front-wheel drive. But the diesel Hyundai carries 10 people, has a 430-litre boot and a 3,273-mm wheelbase. Its RM599 annual road tax is far higher than the G9’s RM120, however.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you want 170 km of EV range, 5.7-second acceleration and seven-seat luxury equipment including second-row massage and ventilation.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if carrying up to 10 people and making use of its 430-litre boot matters more than PHEV capability and outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; Hyundai Staria RM179,888.
- Annual road tax: GWM Wey G9 RM120; Hyundai Staria RM599.
- Seating: GWM Wey G9 7 seats; Hyundai Staria 10 seats.
- Boot space: GWM Wey G9 233 litres; Hyundai Staria 430 litres.
- Performance: GWM Wey G9 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and 190 km/h; Hyundai Staria 12.4 seconds and 185 km/h.
- Wheelbase: GWM Wey G9 3,085 mm; Hyundai Staria 3,273 mm.
Wey G9
- 44.2-kWh battery with 170 km EV range
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h and all-wheel drive
- Second-row massage and ventilation, plus adaptive cruise control
- Only seven seats versus the Staria’s 10
- 233-litre boot is 197 litres smaller
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare
Staria
- 10 seats and a 430-litre boot
- 3,273-mm wheelbase, 188 mm longer than the G9’s
- Eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty and full-size spare tyre
- 12.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.7 seconds
- No plug-in battery, EV range or V2L function
- Lacks the G9’s autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot information system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800 | RM179,888✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM599 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,199 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp at 5,500 rpm | 175 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,800 rpm | 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 85.4 mm × 96 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 170 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 4 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | Hyundai |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 12.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 3,273 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 215/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 215/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Kumho PorTran KC53 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 Second Row Seats, Third Row | 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 | Projector LED Headlights | 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 Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up 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 | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 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 Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 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 | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 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.
Used Wey G9 & Staria for sale
Wey G9 vs Staria FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or Hyundai Staria better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for PHEV driving, performance and powered comfort features. The Hyundai Staria is the better people carrier, with 10 seats, a 430-litre boot and a longer 3,273-mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM89,912 more than the Hyundai Staria. It also has lower annual road tax at RM120, compared with RM599 for the Staria.
Which MPV has more passenger and luggage capacity?
The Hyundai Staria does. It seats 10 versus seven in the GWM Wey G9, and its 430-litre boot is larger than the G9’s 233 litres.
