Verdict
At RM179,888, the Hyundai Staria costs RM90,000 less than the RM269,888 Maxus MIFA 9 and carries 10 people to the Maxus’ seven. That is a serious advantage for large Malaysian families or shuttle duties. The MIFA 9 answers with a 241 hp electric motor, a claimed 435 km range, 1,010 litres of boot space and a 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time. Its RM220 annual road tax also undercuts the Staria’s RM599, but charging at 11 kW AC or 120 kW DC must suit your routine.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a 75-litre diesel tank and the lower purchase price.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if seven seats are enough and you want EV running, 1,010 litres of boot space and active safety systems.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888.
- Seating and boot space: Hyundai Staria 10 seats and 430 litres; Maxus MIFA 9 seven seats and 1,010 litres.
- Performance: Hyundai Staria 175 hp, 431 Nm and 12.4 seconds to 100 km/h; Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp, 350 Nm and 9.2 seconds.
- Power source: Hyundai Staria has a 2,199 cc diesel engine and 75-litre tank; Maxus MIFA 9 has one electric motor, 435 km range, 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.
- Road tax: Hyundai Staria RM599 per year; Maxus MIFA 9 RM220 per year.
- Manufacturer warranty: Hyundai Staria eight years/160,000 km; Maxus MIFA 9 five years/100,000 km, plus eight years/200,000 km for the battery.
Staria
- 10-seat cabin with 10 three-point seat belts.
- RM90,000 lower purchase price.
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- 430-litre boot is far smaller than the MIFA 9’s 1,010 litres.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information or lane-keeping assist.
- Slower 12.4-second 0-100 km/h time than the MIFA 9’s 9.2 seconds.
MIFA 9
- 435 km EV range with 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.
- 1,010-litre boot and powered sliding doors.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot information, steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
- Seven seats versus the Staria’s 10.
- RM90,000 higher purchase price.
- Five-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Staria’s eight-year/160,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888✓ | RM269,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM220✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 3,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 85.4 mm × 96 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 241 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| EV Range | — | 435 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 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 | 9.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,990 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,273 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | — | 3,095 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 1,010 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Sliding 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 front passenger and outer two second 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 Headlights |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED Tail Lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| 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 | Sliding and Folding Second Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Front Windows, Auto Up and Down, Manual Slide Rear Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| 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 | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 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.
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Staria vs MIFA 9 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Maxus MIFA 9 better?
The Staria is better for maximum passenger capacity and lower upfront cost, with 10 seats. The MIFA 9 is better for a seven-seat EV buyer who prioritises a 435 km range, stronger acceleration, a larger boot and driver-assistance systems.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM90,000 more than the Hyundai Staria. The gap brings electric power, a 1,010-litre boot, 241 hp, 435 km range, powered sliding doors and more active safety equipment.
Which MPV has more room for people and luggage?
The Hyundai Staria carries more people with 10 seats versus seven. The Maxus MIFA 9 carries more luggage behind the seats, with 1,010 litres of boot space against the Staria’s 430 litres.
