Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the Tiggo 9 is the more car-like seven-seater: its 251 hp, 8.0-second century sprint and all-wheel drive give it a large performance advantage over the Staria’s 175 hp, 12.4 seconds and front-wheel drive. It also gets autonomous braking, steering-correction lane keeping and a 360-degree camera. The Staria answers with a far longer 3,273 mm wheelbase, 10 seats and an eight-year/160,000 km warranty, so it suits buyers carrying more people. Its RM599 annual road tax is RM160 higher.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want seven seats, 251 hp performance, all-wheel drive and a much fuller active-safety package.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if carrying up to 10 people, its 3,273 mm wheelbase and the longer eight-year warranty matter most.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Hyundai Staria RM179,888.
- Performance: Tiggo 9 has 251 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; Staria has 175 hp and takes 12.4 seconds.
- Driveline: Tiggo 9 uses all-wheel drive; Staria uses front-wheel drive.
- People space: Tiggo 9 seats 7 with a 2,800 mm wheelbase; Staria seats 10 with a 3,273 mm wheelbase.
- Driver assistance: Tiggo 9 has autonomous braking and steering-correction lane keeping; Staria has neither.
- Warranty: Tiggo 9 is covered for 7 years/150,000 km; Staria gets 8 years/160,000 km.
Tiggo 9
- 251 hp, 390 Nm and an 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive and 20-inch wheels.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and 360-degree camera.
- Seven seats versus the Staria’s 10.
- Shorter 7-year/150,000 km warranty versus 8 years/160,000 km.
Staria
- 10 seats and a 3,273 mm wheelbase.
- 431 Nm diesel torque and a 75-litre fuel tank.
- Eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
- 175 hp and 12.4-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Tiggo 9’s 251 hp and 8.0 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system.
- Manual front-seat adjustment and manual air-conditioning.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800✓ | RM179,888 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM599 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,199 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 431 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 85.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds✓ | 12.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 3,273 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 215/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 215/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Kumho PorTran KC53 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear 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 | Electronic 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, third row seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | 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 | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | 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 | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Ceiling-mounted Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| 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 |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-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 Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
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 Tiggo 9 & Staria for sale
Tiggo 9 vs Staria FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Hyundai Staria better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for a seven-seat SUV buyer wanting stronger acceleration, all-wheel drive and active safety systems. The Staria is better when 10 seats, a 473 mm longer wheelbase and an eight-year warranty take priority.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria costs RM13,088 more than the Chery Tiggo 9.
Which has more passenger capacity?
The Hyundai Staria has 10 seats, three more than the Chery Tiggo 9’s seven. It also has a 3,273 mm wheelbase, compared with 2,800 mm for the Tiggo 9.