Verdict
For Malaysian buyers moving people rather than chasing gadgets, the RM179,888 Hyundai Staria is hard to ignore: it carries 10, has a 3,273 mm wheelbase and an eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty. The RM281,073 Xpeng X9 costs RM101,185 more, but answers with a 315 hp, 450 Nm electric motor, 535 km range, 721-litre boot and far richer driver assistance. Its RM365 annual road tax also undercuts the Staria’s RM599. The X9 is the more capable seven-seat luxury MPV; the Staria is the sensible 10-seat diesel workhorse.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a lower purchase price and the longer eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you want a 535 km electric MPV with 315 hp, a 721-litre boot and extensive comfort and safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Xpeng X9 RM281,073.
- Seating: Hyundai Staria 10 seats; Xpeng X9 7 seats.
- Power and torque: Hyundai Staria 175 hp/431 Nm; Xpeng X9 315 hp/450 Nm.
- Acceleration: Hyundai Staria 0-100 km/h in 12.4 seconds; Xpeng X9 in 8.2 seconds.
- Cargo space: Hyundai Staria 430 litres; Xpeng X9 721 litres.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Staria RM599; Xpeng X9 RM365.
Staria
- 10-seat cabin and 75-litre diesel tank.
- RM101,185 less expensive.
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty and full-size spare tyre.
- 430-litre boot is 291 litres smaller than the X9’s.
- 12.4-second 0-100 km/h time trails the X9 by 4.2 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information or lane-keeping assist.
X9
- 315 hp/450 Nm motor, 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 535 km range.
- 721-litre boot, 537 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Air suspension, rear-axle steering, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera.
- RM101,185 more expensive than the Staria.
- Seven seats versus the Staria’s 10.
- Five-year/120,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Staria’s eight-year/160,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888✓ | RM281,073 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM365✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Torque | 431 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 85.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 315 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 450 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 535 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 537 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| 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 | 8.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,750 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | — |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Sliding Doors | Electronic 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 Second & Third 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 | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| 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 | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery 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.
Used Staria & X9 for sale
Staria vs X9 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for performance, electric range, boot space and equipment, with 315 hp, 535 km and 721 litres. The Hyundai Staria is better if eight extra? No: it has three more seats, costs far less and carries 10 people.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng X9 costs RM101,185 more than the Hyundai Staria. That gap brings electric power, 535 km claimed range, a larger 721-litre boot, air suspension and substantially more driver assistance equipment.
Which MPV carries more passengers?
The Hyundai Staria seats 10, against seven in the Xpeng X9. Choose the Staria for maximum passenger count; choose the X9 if seven seats, a 721-litre boot and second-row ventilation matter more.