Verdict
At RM90,000 less, the Hyundai Staria is the practical people mover here: it carries 10 rather than seven, has a 3,273-mm wheelbase and a full-size spare. The Maxus MIFA 9 counters with 435 km of stated EV range, a 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 1,010 litres of boot space, against 12.4 seconds and 430 litres. It also cuts annual road tax from RM599 to RM220. Choose the Staria for maximum seats and the longer 8-year/160,000-km warranty; pay for the MIFA 9 if seven seats, EV charging and its broader active-safety equipment suit the household.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need all 10 seats, a full-size spare tyre and 8 years or 160,000 km of manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if seven seats are enough and you want 435 km of EV range, a 1,010-litre boot and autonomous braking.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888.
- Seats: Hyundai Staria 10; Maxus MIFA 9 seven.
- Boot space: Hyundai Staria 430 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 litres.
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai Staria 12.4 seconds; Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 seconds.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Staria RM599; Maxus MIFA 9 RM220.
- Manufacturer warranty: Hyundai Staria 8 years/160,000 km; Maxus MIFA 9 5 years/100,000 km.
Staria
- 10-seat cabin
- 8-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty
- Full-size spare tyre
- 430-litre boot versus the MIFA 9's 1,010 litres
- 12.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 9.2 seconds
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot information system
MIFA 9
- 435 km stated EV range with 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC charging
- 1,010-litre boot
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and blind-spot information system
- Seven seats versus the Staria's 10
- Tyre repair kit rather than a full-size spare
- Shorter 5-year/100,000-km manufacturer warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888✓ | RM269,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM220✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Torque | 431 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 85.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 241 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| EV Range | — | 435 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,095 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 1,010 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Sliding Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 Three-point | 7 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats | Available on front passenger and outer two 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 Headlights |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED Tail Lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| 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 | Sliding and Folding Second Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Front Windows, Auto Up and Down, Manual Slide Rear Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 8 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 MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
The Staria is better for carrying up to 10 people and keeping a full-size spare. The MIFA 9 is better for a seven-seat EV with 435 km of stated range, quicker acceleration, a much larger boot and active safety features.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM90,000 more than the Hyundai Staria: RM269,888 versus RM179,888.
Which has the better warranty?
The Hyundai Staria has the longer manufacturer warranty at eight years or 160,000 km. The Maxus MIFA 9 gets five years or 100,000 km, although its extended warranty reaches eight years or 200,000 km.