Verdict
At RM179,888 for the Hyundai Staria and RM180,359 for the Mazda 6 Sedan, this is effectively price parity: only RM471 separates them. The Staria is the people-mover, with 10 seats, a huge 3,273 mm wheelbase, 75-litre tank and 431 Nm diesel torque, but it is slower at 12.4 seconds to 100 km/h. The Mazda is the driver’s five-seater: 10.5 seconds, 489 litres of boot space, blind spot monitoring, navigation and dual-zone climate control. Need seats? Hyundai. Need a sedan? Mazda.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, sliding-door practicality, diesel torque and the longer 8-year/160,000 km warranty more than sedan pace.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if you want a five-seat D-segment sedan with quicker 10.5-second 0-100 km/h performance, a 489-litre boot and stronger cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Mazda 6 Sedan RM180,359
- Seats and doors: Hyundai Staria 10 seats/5 doors; Mazda 6 Sedan 5 seats/4 doors
- Engine output: Hyundai Staria 175 hp/431 Nm; Mazda 6 Sedan 163 hp/213 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai Staria 12.4 seconds; Mazda 6 Sedan 10.5 seconds
- Size: Hyundai Staria 5,253 mm long/1,990 mm tall; Mazda 6 Sedan 4,865 mm long/1,450 mm tall
- Warranty: Hyundai Staria 8 years/160,000 km; Mazda 6 Sedan 5 years/100,000 km
Staria
- Seats 10, double the Mazda 6 Sedan’s capacity
- Much stronger torque at 431 Nm versus 213 Nm
- Longer 8-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 12.4 seconds versus 10.5 seconds
- Smaller boot despite its size: 430 litres versus 489 litres
- Lacks the Mazda’s blind spot monitoring, navigation and dual-zone automatic climate control
6 Sedan
- Quicker to 100 km/h at 10.5 seconds
- Bigger boot at 489 litres versus 430 litres
- Adds blind spot monitoring, navigation, paddle shifters and power front seats
- Only five seats versus the Hyundai Staria’s 10
- Much less torque: 213 Nm versus 431 Nm
- Shorter 5-year/100,000 km warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888✓ | RM180,359 |
| Body type | MPV | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp✓ | 163 hp |
| Torque | 431 Nm✓ | 213 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 85.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 4,865 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,393 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 10 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 489 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Occupant Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| 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 Vents |
| 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 |
| 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 | MZD Connect Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 6 speakers |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM379✓ |
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 6 Sedan FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Mazda 6 Sedan better?
The Hyundai Staria is better for carrying people: it has 10 seats and a longer warranty. The Mazda 6 Sedan is better as a five-seat daily sedan, with quicker acceleration, a bigger boot and more listed convenience kit.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Sedan costs RM471 more than the Hyundai Staria. At this level, the price gap is tiny, so the real choice is body style: MPV space or sedan manners.
Which one is more practical for a family?
For people, the Hyundai Staria wins with 10 seats, rear air vents and more USB points. For luggage with five occupants, the Mazda 6 Sedan has the larger boot at 489 litres versus 430 litres.