Verdict
The BYD M6 is the rational seven-seat choice at RM109,800: it costs RM70,088 less, pays RM120 annual road tax and brings a 55.4-kWh battery rated for 420 km, plus 580 litres of boot space. Its 161-hp, 310-Nm motor reaches 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds. The RM179,888 Hyundai Staria answers with 10 seats in a body 558 mm longer and a 3,273-mm wheelbase, backed by an eight-year/160,000-km warranty. Choose capacity first; choose the M6 for lower entry price, EV range and luggage room.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need seven seats, a 420-km EV range and the larger 580-litre boot for far less money.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if carrying up to 10 people matters more than boot volume, road tax and acceleration.
Key differences
- Seating: BYD M6 has 7 seats; Hyundai Staria has 10 seats.
- Powertrain: BYD M6 uses a 161-hp/310-Nm electric motor; Hyundai Staria uses a 175-hp/431-Nm 2,199-cc diesel engine.
- Acceleration: BYD M6 does 0-100 km/h in 10.1 seconds; Hyundai Staria takes 12.4 seconds.
- Length and wheelbase: BYD M6 measures 4,695 mm and 2,800 mm; Hyundai Staria measures 5,253 mm and 3,273 mm.
- Boot space: BYD M6 has 580 litres; Hyundai Staria has 430 litres.
- Warranty: BYD M6 has 6 years/150,000 km; Hyundai Staria has 8 years/160,000 km.
M6
- 420-km range from a 55.4-kWh battery
- 580-litre boot, versus the Staria's 430 litres
- 360-degree camera and 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
- Only 7 seats against the Staria's 10
- 6-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter
- No front parking sensors, where the Staria has four
Staria
- 10 seats with 10 three-point seat belts
- Longer 8-year/160,000-km warranty
- Auto high beam, auto wipers and four front parking sensors
- RM599 annual road tax versus RM120 for the M6
- 430-litre boot is 150 litres smaller
- 0-100 km/h takes 12.4 seconds, against 10.1 seconds
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM179,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM599 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger |
| Capacity | — | 2,199 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 175 hp |
| Torque | — | 431 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 85.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 420 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.1 seconds✓ | 12.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 3,273 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 215/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 215/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Kumho PorTran KC53 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Occupant Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding 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 | Rear Vents | Ceiling-mounted Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 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 Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit 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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M6 vs Staria FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Hyundai Staria better?
The BYD M6 is better for a seven-seat EV with 420 km of rated range, a 580-litre boot and quicker 10.1-second acceleration. The Hyundai Staria is better when you genuinely need 10 seats and its longer 3,273-mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM109,800 and the Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888, so the Staria is RM70,088 more expensive.
Which MPV carries more people and luggage?
The Hyundai Staria carries more people with 10 seats versus seven in the BYD M6. The BYD carries more luggage behind its seats, with 580 litres of boot space against the Staria's 430 litres.