Hyundai Staria vs Toyota Innova Zenix
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
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 179,888 | RM 165,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,199 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Power | 175 hp✓ | 174 hp |
| Torque | 431 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.4 s | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 430 L✓ | 239 L |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 599 | RM 435✓ |
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
- 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
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.