Verdict
The RM179,888 Hyundai Staria costs RM101,185 less than the RM281,073 Xpeng X9 and carries 10 people rather than seven, so it is the pragmatic large-family choice. But the X9 is markedly quicker at 8.2 seconds to 100 km/h versus 12.4, has a 721-litre boot and a 535-km EV range from its 94.8-kWh battery. Its air suspension, rear-axle steering and broader driver-assistance suite make the premium clear, provided seven seats are enough and charging suits your routine.
Staria
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a 75-litre diesel tank and the longer eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty for far less money.
X9
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you want EV running, 535 km of quoted range, a 721-litre boot and a much richer comfort and safety specification for seven people.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Seating: Hyundai Staria 10 seats; Xpeng X9 7 seats.
- Performance: Hyundai Staria 0-100 km/h in 12.4 seconds; Xpeng X9 in 8.2 seconds.
- Luggage space: Hyundai Staria 430 litres; Xpeng X9 721 litres.
- Warranty: Hyundai Staria 8 years/160,000 km; Xpeng X9 5 years/120,000 km, with an 8-year/160,000-km battery warranty.
- Road tax: Hyundai Staria RM599 a year; Xpeng X9 RM365 a year.
Staria
- 10-seat cabin with 10 three-point seat belts.
- RM101,185 lower purchase price.
- Eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty and full-size spare tyre.
- 430-litre boot is 291 litres smaller than the X9's.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or lane-keeping steering correction.
- Manual front seats and manual air-con versus the X9's powered, ventilated front seats and triple-zone climate control.
X9
- 315-hp, 450-Nm motor; 0-100 km/h takes 8.2 seconds.
- 94.8-kWh battery, 535-km range, 11-kW AC and 537-kW DC charging.
- Air suspension, rear-axle steering, nine airbags and 721-litre boot.
- RM101,185 more expensive than the Staria.
- Seven seats versus the Staria's 10.
- Five-year/120,000-km vehicle 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 | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 3,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 85.4 mm × 96 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (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.
Used Staria & X9 for sale
Staria vs X9 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for seven-seat EV travel, performance, luggage capacity and equipment. The Hyundai Staria is better if carrying up to 10 people, lower purchase cost and longer vehicle warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM101,185 more than the Hyundai Staria.
Which one is easier to live with on long trips?
The Staria can refuel from its 75-litre diesel tank and seats 10. The X9 has a quoted 535-km range, 11-kW AC and 537-kW DC charging, so longer journeys depend on access to charging.
