Verdict
The Staria is the bigger, pricier bus: RM179,888 against RM165,000, with 10 seats instead of eight, a 5,253 mm body and 3,273 mm wheelbase. It also brings the muscle, its 2.2 diesel making 431 Nm where the Innova Zenix’s 2.0 petrol has 205 Nm. Toyota fights back with auto emergency braking, a smaller 4,760 mm footprint and a lower RM435 road tax. For airport runs, big families and luggage, the Hyundai has the numbers; for a simpler spend, the Toyota is easier to justify.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, 430 litres of boot space and the shove of 431 Nm diesel torque.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you want the lower RM165,000 price, auto emergency braking and a smaller MPV footprint.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000
- Seating: Hyundai Staria 10 seats; Toyota Innova Zenix 8 seats
- Engine and fuel: Hyundai Staria 2,199 cc diesel; Toyota Innova Zenix 1,987 cc petrol
- Output: Hyundai Staria 175 hp and 431 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp and 205 Nm
- Size: Hyundai Staria 5,253 mm long, 1,997 mm wide; Toyota Innova Zenix 4,760 mm long, 1,850 mm wide
- Boot and tank: Hyundai Staria 430 litres and 75 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix 239 litres and 52 litres
Staria
- 10-seat cabin
- 431 Nm diesel torque
- 430-litre boot
- RM14,888 dearer
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Large 5,253 mm length
Innova Zenix
- RM14,888 cheaper
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- Shorter 4,760 mm body
- Only 8 seats
- 205 Nm torque trails the Staria’s 431 Nm
- 239-litre boot is smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp✓ | 174 hp |
| Torque | 431 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 85.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Aisin |
| 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 | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| 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 | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Rear Occupant Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Bulb | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable 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 Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| 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 USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient 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 | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| 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 Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM435✓ |
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 Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The Hyundai Staria is better for space, seating and diesel torque. The Toyota Innova Zenix is better for price and auto emergency braking. If you regularly carry more people and luggage, pick the Staria; if cost and AEB matter more, pick the Toyota.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888, while the Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM165,000. That makes the Staria RM14,888 more expensive.
Which one has more room for passengers and luggage?
The Hyundai Staria has the clear space advantage, with 10 seats and a 430-litre boot. The Toyota Innova Zenix has 8 seats and a 239-litre boot.