Verdict
For a Malaysian family that regularly fills every seat, the Hyundai Staria is the practical call: it carries 10 people, has a 3,273 mm wheelbase and an eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty. The Xpeng X9 costs RM101,185 more at RM281,073, but that gap buys a 315 hp, 450 Nm electric motor, 535 km EV range, 721-litre boot and a far richer driver-assistance and comfort kit. Its seven-seat limit is decisive for larger families. For seven occupants wanting quicker, more luxurious electric MPV travel, the X9 is plainly the more complete machine.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a 75-litre diesel tank and the longer eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if seven seats are enough and you want 315 hp EV performance, a 535 km range and extensive powered comfort features.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Seating and boot space: Hyundai Staria 10 seats and 430 litres; Xpeng X9 seven seats and 721 litres.
- Performance: Hyundai Staria 175 hp, 431 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 12.4 seconds; Xpeng X9 315 hp, 450 Nm and 8.2 seconds.
- Powertrain: Hyundai Staria 2,199 cc diesel with an eight-speed automatic; Xpeng X9 has one electric motor, a 94.8 kWh battery and 535 km EV range.
- Suspension: Hyundai Staria MacPherson struts front and multi-link rear; Xpeng X9 double wishbones and multi-link air suspension with rear-axle steering.
- Driver assistance: Hyundai Staria has no lane-keeping assist or autonomous braking; Xpeng X9 has steering correction and autonomous braking.
Staria
- 10-seat cabin with 10 three-point seat belts.
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- 75-litre diesel tank and full-size spare tyre.
- 430-litre boot is 291 litres smaller than the X9's.
- 0-100 km/h takes 12.4 seconds versus the X9's 8.2 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or lane-keeping assist.
X9
- 315 hp, 450 Nm motor and 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 721-litre boot, 535 km EV range and 537 kW DC charging rate.
- Air suspension, rear-axle steering, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera.
- RM101,185 more expensive than the Staria.
- Seven seats versus the Staria's 10.
- Five-year/120,000 km manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Staria's eight-year/160,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888✓ | RM281,073 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM365✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | — |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Torque | 431 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 85.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 315 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Sliding Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 10 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats | Available on Second & Third Row 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 and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| 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 | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 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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Staria vs X9 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for seven-seat electric travel, performance, cargo capacity and equipment. The Hyundai Staria is better when 10 seats and longer manufacturer warranty coverage matter more than EV driving and luxury features.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM101,185 more than the Hyundai Staria. That extra money brings the electric powertrain, 535 km range, substantially larger boot, air suspension and a much broader assistance suite.
Which MPV is better for carrying a large family?
The Hyundai Staria is the clear choice for a large family because it has 10 seats and 10 three-point seat belts. The Xpeng X9 has seven seats, though it provides a larger 721-litre boot than the Staria's 430 litres.
