Verdict
At RM179,888, the Staria costs RM14,528 more than the RM165,360 CX-8, yet it changes the brief rather than merely adding equipment. Its 10 seats, 430-litre boot and 3,273-mm wheelbase suit large-family or people-moving duty; the CX-8 is the smaller seven-seat SUV with a 209-litre boot. The Hyundai’s 2.2-litre diesel supplies 431 Nm from 1,500 rpm, against the Mazda’s 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm, while the CX-8 counters with 192 hp and 7.9 L/100 km rated consumption. Budget RM599 annual road tax for Hyundai versus RM830 for Mazda.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a 430-litre boot and 431 Nm of diesel torque for carrying a full load.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if seven seats are enough and you want the lower purchase cost, 192 hp petrol engine and 7.9 L/100 km rated economy.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Mazda CX-8 RM165,360.
- Seating and boot: Hyundai Staria 10 seats and 430 litres; Mazda CX-8 seven seats and 209 litres.
- Engine output: Hyundai Staria 175 hp and 431 Nm; Mazda CX-8 192 hp and 258 Nm.
- Dimensions: Hyundai Staria is 5,253 mm long with a 3,273-mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-8 is 4,900 mm long with a 2,930-mm wheelbase.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Staria RM599; Mazda CX-8 RM830.
- Warranty: Hyundai Staria eight years/160,000 km; Mazda CX-8 five years/100,000 km.
Staria
- 10 seats and a 430-litre boot.
- 431 Nm from 1,500 rpm.
- Eight-year/160,000-km warranty and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
- Costs RM14,528 more.
- Manual front air-con and manual front-seat adjustment, where the CX-8 gets dual-zone climate control and powered front seats.
- 17-inch wheels versus the CX-8’s 19-inch wheels.
CX-8
- Lower purchase price and RM165 lower annual road tax.
- 192 hp petrol engine with 7.9 L/100 km rated consumption.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control, powered front seats with driver memory, and a powered hands-free boot.
- Only seven seats and a 209-litre boot, against the Staria’s 10 seats and 430 litres.
- 258 Nm arrives at 4,000 rpm, versus 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm in the Staria.
- Five-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the Staria’s eight-year/160,000-km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888 | RM165,360✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 3,800 rpm | 192 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 85.4 mm × 96 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,781 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 209 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| 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 Sliding Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 10 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Occupant Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function |
| 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, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| 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 with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 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.
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Staria vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Mazda CX-8 better?
The Staria is better for carrying people and luggage, with 10 seats and a 430-litre boot. The CX-8 is the better fit for a seven-seat SUV buyer wanting lower cost, more horsepower and rated 7.9 L/100 km consumption.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria costs RM14,528 more than the Mazda CX-8. Its annual road tax is RM231 lower, at RM599 versus RM830.
Which has more space for passengers and luggage?
The Hyundai Staria does. It has 10 seats, a 430-litre boot, a 5,253-mm length and a 3,273-mm wheelbase; the Mazda CX-8 has seven seats, a 209-litre boot, 4,900 mm length and a 2,930-mm wheelbase.
