Verdict
The Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888 to the Nissan Serena e-Power’s RM154,800, a RM25,088 gap that brings 10 seats instead of seven, a 430-litre boot and a 75-litre tank. Its 2.2-litre diesel also has 431 Nm, well ahead of the Nissan petrol engine’s 123 Nm, although the Serena’s motor produces 315 Nm. For a Malaysian family carrying seven or fewer, the Serena is 563 mm shorter, gets autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring, and has far lower RM120 annual road tax against RM599.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a 430-litre boot and the diesel’s 431 Nm for carrying a full load.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if seven seats suffice and you want autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and RM120 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800.
- Seating and boot space: Hyundai Staria 10 seats and 430 litres; Nissan Serena e-Power seven seats and 280 litres.
- Powertrain output: Hyundai Staria 175 hp and 431 Nm diesel; Nissan Serena e-Power 97 hp/123 Nm petrol engine plus a 160 hp/315 Nm motor.
- Size: Hyundai Staria 5,253 mm long with a 3,273 mm wheelbase; Nissan Serena e-Power 4,690 mm long with a 2,870 mm wheelbase.
- Safety assistance: Hyundai Staria has no autonomous braking or blind-spot system; Nissan Serena e-Power has both.
- Warranty: Hyundai Staria 8 years/160,000 km; Nissan Serena e-Power 5 years/100,000 km, with e-Power components covered for 8 years/160,000 km.
Staria
- 10 seats and 430-litre boot
- 431 Nm 2.2-litre diesel
- 8-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty and full-size spare tyre
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot information system
- RM599 annual road tax versus RM120
- Manual air-con versus dual-zone automatic climate control
Serena e-Power
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and blind-spot information system
- 160 hp, 315 Nm electric motor
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and powered left sliding door
- Seven seats versus 10
- 280-litre boot versus 430 litres
- 5-year/100,000-km manufacturer warranty versus 8 years/160,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888 | RM154,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 431 Nm✓ | 123 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 85.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 315 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1.77 kWh |
| 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 | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,784 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 280 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 205/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 205/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Occupant Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| 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 | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Front Windows, Auto Up and Down, Manual Slide Rear Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation with Split Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door |
| 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/160,000 km ePower Components 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 Serena e-Power FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Nissan Serena e-Power better?
The Staria is better for maximum passenger and luggage capacity, with 10 seats and a 430-litre boot. The Serena e-Power is the stronger choice for seven-seat family use if autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lower road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria costs RM25,088 more than the Nissan Serena e-Power. The gap is RM179,888 versus RM154,800.
Which MPV has more space?
The Hyundai Staria is substantially larger: 5,253 mm long, 1,997 mm wide and with a 3,273 mm wheelbase. The Serena e-Power measures 4,690 mm, 1,695 mm and 2,870 mm respectively, while seating seven rather than 10.