Chery Tiggo 8 vs Hyundai Staria
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 is the techier, cheaper seven-seat SUV: RM159,800 buys a plug-in hybrid set-up with a 90 km EV range, DC charging at 40 kW, V2L, adaptive cruise, lane keeping and a 360-degree camera. The Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888 and is the busier-family answer, with 10 seats, a much longer 3,273 mm wheelbase, 430 litres of boot space and a 431 Nm diesel. It is also RM479 dearer in annual road tax. Pick by use case, not badge.
Tiggo 8
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you want a cheaper seven-seat SUV with plug-in hybrid running, stronger listed driver assistance and lower annual road tax.
Staria
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, far more cabin length and diesel torque for moving a full load.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Hyundai Staria RM179,888
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 8 1.5 litre petrol plug-in hybrid; Hyundai Staria 2.2 litre diesel
- Torque: Chery Tiggo 8 engine 215 Nm plus motor 310 Nm; Hyundai Staria 431 Nm
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 8 7 seats; Hyundai Staria 10 seats
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Hyundai Staria 430 litres
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 8 RM120/year; Hyundai Staria RM599/year
Tiggo 8
- 90 km EV range with 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging
- Adaptive cruise, lane keeping, autonomous braking and blind spot info are fitted
- 15.6-inch touchscreen, 10-speaker Sony audio, ventilated powered front seats and 360-degree camera
- Only 7 seats versus the Hyundai Staria’s 10
- Boot space is much smaller at 193 litres versus 430 litres
- Tyre repair kit only; the Hyundai Staria gets a full-size spare
Staria
- 10-seat cabin gives it a clear people-carrying advantage
- Bigger body: 5,253 mm long with a 3,273 mm wheelbase
- 431 Nm diesel torque and a 75-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM20,088 more to buy
- Road tax is RM599 a year versus RM120
- Lacks the Chery Tiggo 8’s listed autonomous braking, lane keeping, blind spot info and 360-degree camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800✓ | RM 179,888 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| 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✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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 Type | Lithium-iron Phosphate | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| 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 | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 599 |
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.
Tiggo 8 vs Staria FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Hyundai Staria better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for tech, lower running tax and plug-in hybrid use. The Hyundai Staria is better if space rules, with 10 seats and 430 litres of boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria costs RM20,088 more than the Chery Tiggo 8. The gap buys a larger 10-seat MPV body, a 2.2 litre diesel and more boot space, not more listed driver assistance.
Which has more room for passengers and luggage?
The Hyundai Staria. It has 10 seats to the Chery Tiggo 8’s 7, a 3,273 mm wheelbase versus 2,710 mm, and 430 litres of boot space versus 193 litres.