Hyundai Staria vs Mazda CX-60
Verdict
At RM179,888 against RM200,510, the Hyundai Staria is the practical giant here: 10 seats, a 3,273 mm wheelbase, 431 Nm of diesel torque and an eight-year/160,000 km warranty. The Mazda CX-60 is the sharper, better-equipped five-seater, with 189 hp, rear-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds, active safety kit and a plusher cabin spec. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less MPV versus SUV image and more seats versus tech.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a huge 5,253 mm body and the longer eight-year/160,000 km warranty more than driver-assist kit.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you want a quicker five-seat SUV with 9.6-second 0-100 km/h performance, active safety features and richer cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Mazda CX-60 RM200,510
- Seats: Hyundai Staria 10; Mazda CX-60 5
- Output: Hyundai Staria 175 hp and 431 Nm; Mazda CX-60 189 hp and 261 Nm
- Performance: Hyundai Staria 0-100 km/h in 12.4 seconds and 185 km/h; Mazda CX-60 9.6 seconds and 200 km/h
- Size: Hyundai Staria 5,253 mm long with a 3,273 mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-60 4,740 mm long with a 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Warranty and road tax: Hyundai Staria eight years/160,000 km and RM599; Mazda CX-60 five years/100,000 km and RM830
Staria
- Seats 10, double the Mazda CX-60’s seating count
- Strong 431 Nm diesel torque versus 261 Nm in the Mazda
- Longer eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Slower: 12.4 seconds to 100 km/h versus 9.6 seconds
- Lacks blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and active cruise control
- Simpler cabin spec, with manual air-con, four speakers and no head-up display
CX-60
- Quicker, with 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and a 200 km/h top speed
- Gets blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and active cruise control with stop and go
- More upmarket equipment, including a 12.3-inch display, 12-speaker Bose audio, panoramic sunroof and head-up display
- Seats only five versus the Hyundai’s 10
- Has 261 Nm of torque, well down on the Hyundai’s 431 Nm
- Costs RM20,622 more and has a shorter five-year/100,000 km warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 179,888✓ | RM 200,510 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 189 hp✓ |
| Torque | 431 Nm✓ | 261 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 85.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,680 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 58 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Toyo Proxes Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function |
| 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 | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| 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 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| 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 | — | 5-year/100,000 km free service |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 599✓ | RM 830 |
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 vs CX-60 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Mazda CX-60 better?
The Hyundai Staria is better for carrying people and warranty cover. The Mazda CX-60 is better for performance, active safety and cabin equipment. If you do not need more than five seats, the Mazda is the more rounded personal car.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM20,622 more than the Hyundai Staria. That extra money buys quicker acceleration, more driver-assist features, a 360-degree camera, Bose audio, a head-up display and a panoramic sunroof.
Which one is more practical for family use?
For a big family, the Hyundai Staria is the clear pick with 10 seats, 10 three-point seat belts and rear occupant alert. The Mazda CX-60 has only five seats, although it has the larger quoted boot at 570 litres versus 430 litres.