Verdict
The Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888 to the Omoda Jaecoo C9’s RM168,800, yet these are aimed at very different jobs. The Staria’s 10 seats, 3,273 mm wheelbase and 75-litre tank suit large-family or passenger-carrying duties, and its diesel makes a stout 431 Nm. The C9 is the sharper private-car choice: 257 hp, a 660-litre boot and far more driver assistance and cabin equipment for RM11,088 less. But five seats cannot replace the Staria’s extra rows.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a 3,273 mm wheelbase and 431 Nm of diesel torque for carrying people.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo C9 if you want 257 hp, a 660-litre boot and adaptive cruise control in a five-seat SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Omoda Jaecoo C9 RM168,800.
- Seats: Hyundai Staria 10; Omoda Jaecoo C9 5.
- Power and torque: Hyundai Staria 175 hp and 431 Nm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 257 hp and 400 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Hyundai Staria 5,253 mm and 3,273 mm; Omoda Jaecoo C9 4,775 mm and 2,800 mm.
- Boot space: Hyundai Staria 430 litres; Omoda Jaecoo C9 660 litres.
- Warranty: Hyundai Staria 8 years/160,000 km; Omoda Jaecoo C9 7 years/150,000 km.
Staria
- 10-seat cabin with flexible second- and third-row seating
- 431 Nm 2.2-litre diesel torque
- Eight-year, 160,000 km warranty
- Costs RM11,088 more
- 175 hp trails the C9’s 257 hp
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
C9
- 257 hp from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
- 660-litre boot and powered tailgate
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and front-seat ventilation
- Only five seats against the Staria’s 10
- 400 Nm is 31 Nm down on the Staria
- Shorter seven-year, 150,000 km warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888 | RM168,800✓ |
| 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 | 257 hp✓ |
| Torque | 431 Nm✓ | 400 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 | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,671 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,786 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 660 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 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| 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 & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Sliding Doors | Manual 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 on outer two rear 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 with Seat Ventilation |
| 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 |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| 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 USB Front, 2 USB Rear, 2 Wireless Chargers |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| 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, Eight Speaker 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| 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 C9 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Omoda Jaecoo C9 better?
The C9 is better for a five-person household wanting power, a 660-litre boot and active safety equipment. The Staria is better when carrying up to 10 people matters more than gadgets or outright horsepower.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo C9 is RM11,088 cheaper. It also adds adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, a 360-degree camera and powered ventilated front seats.
Which one is better for a large family?
The Hyundai Staria is the clear choice: it has 10 seats, a sliding and reclining second row, two third-row captain chairs and a 3,273 mm wheelbase. The C9 has five seats only.