Verdict
At RM159,800, the seven-seat Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM20,088 less than the RM179,888 Hyundai Staria and brings a 90 km EV range from its 18.3 kWh battery, plus a 15.6-inch screen and a 360-degree camera. It is the more tech-led family SUV, with autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. The Staria answers with a very different brief: 10 seats, a 430-litre boot and a 3,273 mm wheelbase make it the proper people mover. Its 431 Nm diesel also dwarfs the Tiggo’s 215 Nm petrol engine figure, but road tax is RM599 against RM120.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you want lower upfront and annual road-tax costs, plug-in hybrid driving with 90 km EV range, and a stronger safety and convenience equipment list for seven people.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if carrying up to 10 people, having a 430-litre boot and accessing a long, sliding second row matter more than plug-in hybrid capability and driver-assistance systems.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Hyundai Staria RM179,888.
- Seating and boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 has 7 seats and 193 litres; Hyundai Staria has 10 seats and 430 litres.
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo 8 is 4,725 mm long with a 2,710 mm wheelbase; Hyundai Staria is 5,253 mm long with a 3,273 mm wheelbase.
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 8 has a 1.5L petrol plug-in hybrid with an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range; Hyundai Staria has a 2.2L diesel with 431 Nm.
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 8 RM120 per year; Hyundai Staria RM599 per year.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 8 gets 7 years/150,000 km plus 8 years/160,000 km for its battery and drive unit; Hyundai Staria gets 8 years/160,000 km.
Tiggo 8
- RM20,088 lower purchase price and RM479 lower annual road tax.
- 18.3 kWh battery delivers 90 km EV range; 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging are supported.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- Only 7 seats versus the Staria’s 10.
- 193-litre boot is 237 litres smaller than the Staria’s.
- 2,710 mm wheelbase is 563 mm shorter than the Staria’s.
Staria
- 10 seats and a 430-litre boot suit larger passenger loads.
- 431 Nm from the 2.2L diesel, against the Tiggo 8 petrol engine’s 215 Nm.
- Sliding and reclining second row, plus sliding and reclining third-row captain chairs.
- Costs RM20,088 more and annual road tax is RM479 higher.
- No EV range, battery or external charging capability.
- Lacks autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot information and adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM179,888 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM599 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,199 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 431 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore | 77 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 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 | 4,725 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,273 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Kumho PorTran KC53 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Occupant Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last 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 System | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Ceiling-mounted Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 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 (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 7 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and 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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Tiggo 8 vs Staria FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Hyundai Staria better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for a seven-seat family wanting plug-in hybrid driving, lower road tax and more active safety equipment. The Staria is better for transporting larger groups, with 10 seats, a 430-litre boot and a much longer 3,273 mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria costs RM20,088 more than the Chery Tiggo 8. Its annual road tax is also RM479 higher, at RM599 versus RM120.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Chery Tiggo 8 has the broader driver-assistance suite: autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot information and adaptive cruise control. Both have ABS/EBD, stability control, airbags, ISOFIX, automatic LED projector headlamps and front and rear parking sensors.