Hyundai Staria vs Maxus MIFA 9
Verdict
The Hyundai Staria, priced at RM 179,888, offers a spacious 10-seat configuration and a robust 2,199 cc diesel engine producing 175 hp and 431 Nm of torque, making it an excellent choice for larger families or groups. In contrast, the BYD MIFA 9, at RM 269,888, boasts a powerful electric drivetrain with 241 hp and an impressive 435 km EV range, appealing to those prioritising sustainability and lower running costs. For Malaysian buyers, the choice hinges on whether you need more seating capacity or prefer electric efficiency.
Pick the Staria if you need more seating capacity and a lower price.
Pick the MIFA 9 if you prefer electric power and longer range.
Key differences
- Price: RM 179,888 (Staria) vs RM 269,888 (MIFA 9)
- Seats: 10 (Staria) vs 7 (MIFA 9)
- Power: 175 hp (Staria) vs 241 hp (MIFA 9)
- 0–100 km/h: 12.4 s (Staria) vs 9.2 s (MIFA 9)
- Boot space: 430 L (Staria) vs 1,010 L (MIFA 9)
- Warranty: 8 years (Staria) vs 5 years (MIFA 9)
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 179,888✓ | RM 269,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Engine | 2,199 cc | Electric |
| Power | 175 hp | 241 hp✓ |
| Torque | 431 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.4 s | 9.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | — | 435 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 430 L | 1,010 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 599 | RM 220✓ |
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.
Staria
- Spacious 10-seat configuration
- Lower purchase price
- Robust diesel engine performance
- Slower acceleration
- Less boot space compared to MIFA 9
- No advanced safety features like AEB
MIFA 9
- Powerful electric drivetrain
- Impressive EV range of 435 km
- Advanced safety features including AEB
- Higher price point
- Limited seating capacity
- Longer charging times compared to refuelling diesel
Staria vs MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the Staria or MIFA 9 better?
It depends on your needs; choose Staria for space and price, or MIFA 9 for electric efficiency and performance.
What is the price difference?
The Staria is priced at RM 179,888, while the MIFA 9 costs RM 269,888, making a RM 90,000 difference.
What is the boot space of both models?
The Staria offers 430 L of boot space, while the MIFA 9 provides a larger capacity of 1,010 L.