Verdict
These two cost almost the same, but serve very different Malaysian households. The Hyundai Staria carries 10 people, has a 430-litre boot and a long 3,273-mm wheelbase; its 431 Nm diesel also exceeds the J8’s 385 Nm. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is the quicker, more richly equipped five-seater, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds against 12.4 seconds, while adding autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. Choose the Staria for people-moving capacity, the J8 for a more technology-heavy daily SUV.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need genuine 10-seat capacity, a 430-litre boot and the lower-rev pull of 431 Nm diesel torque.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J8 if five seats are enough and you want 246 hp, a 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time and far more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Omoda Jaecoo J8 RM178,800.
- Seating: Hyundai Staria 10 seats; Omoda Jaecoo J8 five seats.
- Boot space: Hyundai Staria 430 litres; Omoda Jaecoo J8 200 litres.
- Performance: Hyundai Staria 175 hp and 12.4 seconds to 100 km/h; Omoda Jaecoo J8 246 hp and 9.0 seconds.
- Torque: Hyundai Staria 431 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo J8 385 Nm.
- Warranty: Hyundai Staria eight years/160,000 km; Omoda Jaecoo J8 seven years/150,000 km.
Staria
- 10 seats and a 430-litre boot.
- 431 Nm from the 2.2-litre diesel engine.
- Eight-year, 160,000-km warranty.
- Slower 12.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 9.0 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot information system.
- Manual front air-con and manual-adjust front seats.
J8
- 246 hp and a 9.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, steering-correction lane keeping and adaptive cruise control.
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, 12-speaker Sony audio and 360-degree camera.
- Only five seats versus the Staria’s 10.
- 200-litre boot is 230 litres smaller.
- Seven-year, 150,000-km warranty is shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888 | RM178,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 246 hp✓ |
| Torque | 431 Nm✓ | 385 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 85.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 seconds | 9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 4,820 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,892 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats | Available For Second 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 & Front Passenger Powered Seats |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding and Reclining |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12-Speaker Sony 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 7 years |
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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Staria vs J8 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Omoda Jaecoo J8 better?
The Staria is better for large families or passenger duties because it has 10 seats and a 430-litre boot. The J8 is better as a five-seat SUV, with much quicker acceleration and substantially stronger active-safety and convenience equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888 and the Omoda Jaecoo J8 costs RM178,800, so the J8 is RM1,088 cheaper.
Which has the better warranty?
The Hyundai Staria has the longer warranty at eight years or 160,000 km. The Omoda Jaecoo J8 is covered for seven years or 150,000 km.