Verdict
At RM179,888, the Staria gives Malaysian large-family buyers 10 seats, a 3,273 mm wheelbase and a 75-litre diesel tank; its RM599 annual road tax is higher. The RM269,888 MIFA 9 costs RM90,000 more but answers with a 241-hp electric motor, 435 km range, 120 kW DC charging and a 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time, against 12.4 seconds. It also has 1,010 litres of boot space and active safety equipment the Hyundai lacks. Choose capacity and the longer 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty in the Staria; choose EV driving and equipment in the MIFA 9.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a full-size spare tyre and an 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty for RM90,000 less.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if seven seats are enough and you want 435 km EV range, 120 kW DC charging and autonomous braking.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888.
- Road tax per year: Hyundai Staria RM599; Maxus MIFA 9 RM220.
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai Staria 12.4 seconds; Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 seconds.
- Seating: Hyundai Staria 10 seats; Maxus MIFA 9 seven seats.
- Boot space: Hyundai Staria 430 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: Hyundai Staria 8 years/160,000 km; Maxus MIFA 9 5 years/100,000 km.
Staria
- 10-seat cabin versus seven seats
- 3,273 mm wheelbase versus 3,200 mm
- 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty and full-size spare tyre
- 12.4-second 0-100 km/h time versus 9.2 seconds
- 430-litre boot versus 1,010 litres
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind spot information system
MIFA 9
- 241-hp motor, 435 km range and 120 kW DC charging
- 1,010-litre boot and a 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Autonomous braking, blind spot information system and adaptive cruise control
- Costs RM90,000 more
- Seven seats versus 10
- 5-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty versus 8 years/160,000 km
| 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 Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty |
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 at a far lower purchase price. The MIFA 9 is better for seven occupants who want electric driving, quicker acceleration, a much larger boot and active safety aids.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM90,000 more than the Hyundai Staria.
Can the Maxus MIFA 9 carry as many people as the Hyundai Staria?
No. The MIFA 9 has seven seats, while the Staria has 10. The Hyundai is the clear choice where maximum passenger capacity is non-negotiable.