Verdict
Mechanically, this is not an upgrade ladder: both Starias use the same 2,199 cc diesel with 175 hp and 431 Nm, the same 8-speed automatic, front-wheel drive and 12.4-second 0-100 km/h time. The RM58,000 gap buys cabin comfort and ambience — power front seats, single-zone auto climate control, dual sunroof with shade, ambient lighting, a full LCD cluster and paddle shifters. If space-per-ringgit matters, the 10-Seater is the sensible buy. The 7-Seater is for owners who want the plusher cabin.
Pick the Hyundai Staria 2.2D Prestige 10-Seater if you want the same diesel drivetrain, ADAS suite and 8-year/160,000 km warranty while keeping RM58,000 in hand.
Pick the Hyundai Staria 2.2D Prestige 7-Seater if the upgrade you want is the nicer cabin: power front seats, auto climate control, dual sunroof, ambient lighting and full LCD instruments.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria 2.2D Prestige 10-Seater RM 209,888; Hyundai Staria 2.2D Prestige 7-Seater RM 267,888
- Front seats: 10-Seater manual adjustable; 7-Seater power adjustable front seats
- Rear seat layout: 10-Seater has 60:40 split-folding/sliding/reclining second row, flat-folding/sliding/reclining captain chairs and a 60:40 split-folding row;…
- Air-con: 10-Seater manual front air-con; 7-Seater single-zone automatic climate control
- Roof and cabin lighting: 10-Seater no sunroof and map lights; 7-Seater dual sunroof with sunroof shade, map lights and ambient lighting
- Driver display/control: 10-Seater electroluminescent analogue cluster and no paddle shift; 7-Seater full LCD monitor and paddle shift
2.2D Prestige 10-Seater
- RM58,000 cheaper before any dealmaking
- More split-folding rear-seat arrangements on paper than the 7-Seater’s one-piece third row
- Same 2,199 cc diesel output of 175 hp and 431 Nm as the pricier variant
- Manual front seats versus power front seats
- Manual front air-con versus single-zone automatic climate control
- Misses the 7-Seater’s dual sunroof and full LCD cluster
2.2D Prestige 7-Seater
- Power-adjustable front seats and single-zone automatic climate control
- Dual sunroof with sunroof shade plus ambient lighting
- Full LCD monitor and paddle shift
- Costs RM58,000 more
- One-piece folding third row is less flexible than the 10-Seater’s 60:40 split-folding rear row
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 209,888✓ | RM 267,888 |
| 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 | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | 2,199 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 85.4 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 3,273 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 10 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Kumho PorTran KC53 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| 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 Sliding Doors |
| Seat Belts | 10 Three-point | 10 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Occupant Alert | Rear Occupant Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| 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 | Individual Second Row Seats, One-piece Folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Ceiling-mounted Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Dual Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Front Windows, Auto Up and Down, Manual Slide Rear Windows | Two Front Windows, Auto Up and Down, Manual Slide Rear Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Power Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years | 8 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 599 | RM 599 |
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.
2.2D Prestige 10-Seater vs 2.2D Prestige 7-Seater FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria 2.2D Prestige 10-Seater or Hyundai Staria 2.2D Prestige 7-Seater better?
For value, the 10-Seater is better: it keeps the same engine, gearbox, ADAS and warranty while costing RM58,000 less. The 7-Seater is better only if its comfort kit matters to you.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria 2.2D Prestige 7-Seater is RM58,000 dearer, at RM267,888 against RM209,888 for the Hyundai Staria 2.2D Prestige 10-Seater.
Do both variants use the same diesel engine?
Yes. Both use a 2,199 cc diesel with 175 hp and 431 Nm, paired to an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Both do 0-100 km/h in 12.4 seconds.