Verdict
These two serve very different Malaysian households. The Hyundai Staria carries 10 people, with a 3,273 mm wheelbase and ceiling-mounted rear air-con vents for the rows behind; that is its clear advantage for large families or hotel-style passenger duty. The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is a five-seat SUV, but its 660-litre boot beats the Staria’s 430 litres and its 257 hp petrol turbo far exceeds 175 hp. It also gets eight airbags, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera, where the Staria’s strength is passenger capacity rather than driver assistance.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a 75-litre tank and a longer eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if five seats are enough and you want 257 hp, a 660-litre boot and a far fuller active-safety kit.
Key differences
- Seating: Hyundai Staria 10 seats; Omoda Jaecoo C9 5 seats.
- Output: Hyundai Staria 175 hp and 431 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- Boot space: Hyundai Staria 430 litres; Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres.
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Staria 3,273 mm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 2,800 mm.
- Airbags: Hyundai Staria 6; Omoda Jaecoo C9 8.
- Warranty: Hyundai Staria 8 years/160,000 km; Omoda Jaecoo C9 7 years/150,000 km.
Staria
- 10-seat cabin with three-point belts for all occupants.
- 431 Nm diesel torque from 1,500 rpm.
- Eight-year, 160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- 430-litre boot is 230 litres smaller.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or collision warning.
- Manual front seats and manual air-con.
C9
- 257 hp petrol turbo and eight-speed automatic.
- Eight airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
- 660-litre boot, powered front seats with ventilation and 360-degree camera.
- Only five seats versus the Staria’s 10.
- 400 Nm trails the Staria’s 431 Nm.
- Seven-year, 150,000 km warranty is shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888 | RM168,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 3,800 rpm | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 85.4 mm × 96 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,786 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 660 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 8 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Sliding Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 10 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Occupant Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver & Front Passenger Powered Seats with Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 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 | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Front Windows, Auto Up and Down, Manual Slide Rear Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 7 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 Staria & C9 for sale
Staria vs C9 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
The Staria is better for moving up to 10 people. The C9 is better for a five-person household wanting 257 hp, 660 litres of luggage room, eight airbags and active safety functions.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria costs RM11,088 more than the Omoda Jaecoo C9. The C9 also has lower annual road tax at RM439, compared with RM599 for the Staria.
Which has the larger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 has the larger stated boot at 660 litres, versus 430 litres in the Hyundai Staria. The Staria counters with 10 seats rather than five.
