Hyundai Staria vs Xpeng X9
Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the Hyundai Staria offers a more budget-friendly option at RM 179,888, providing ample seating for 10 and a respectable 175 hp from its diesel engine. However, the BYD X9, priced at RM 281,073, delivers superior performance with 315 hp and an impressive electric range of 535 km, making it ideal for those prioritising power and sustainability.
Pick the Staria if you need a spacious MPV for larger families at a lower price.
Pick the X9 if you want a high-performance electric vehicle with advanced safety features.
Key differences
- Price: RM 179,888 (Staria) vs RM 281,073 (X9)
- Power: 175 hp (Staria) vs 315 hp (X9)
- 0–100 km/h: 12.4 s (Staria) vs 8.2 s (X9)
- Seats: 10 (Staria) vs 7 (X9)
- EV range: N/A (Staria) vs 535 km (X9)
- Boot space: 430 L (Staria) vs 721 L (X9)
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 179,888✓ | RM 281,073 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Engine | 2,199 cc | Electric |
| Power | 175 hp | 315 hp✓ |
| Torque | 431 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 12.4 s | 8.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 94.8 kWh |
| EV range | — | 535 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 430 L | 721 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 599 | RM 365✓ |
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
- More affordable price point
- Spacious seating for larger families
- Good fuel efficiency with diesel engine
- Slower acceleration compared to rivals
- Less advanced safety features
- Limited boot space compared to X9
X9
- High performance with 315 hp
- Long electric range of 535 km
- Advanced safety features including auto emergency braking
- Higher price point
- Smaller seating capacity
- Shorter warranty period compared to Staria
Staria vs X9 FAQ
Is the Staria or X9 better?
It depends on your needs; the Staria is better for budget-conscious buyers needing more seats, while the X9 excels in performance and electric range.
What is the price difference?
The Staria is priced at RM 179,888, while the X9 costs RM 281,073, making the X9 RM 101,185 more expensive.
What is the warranty period for both models?
The Staria offers an 8-year warranty, whereas the X9 comes with a 5-year warranty.