Verdict
The Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888, RM14,888 more than the RM165,000 Toyota Innova Zenix, but it is the proper people-and-luggage carrier here: 10 seats, a 430-litre boot and a 3,273-mm wheelbase versus the Toyota’s eight seats, 239 litres and 2,850 mm. Its 2.2-litre diesel also produces 431 Nm from 1,500 rpm, more than double the Zenix’s 205 Nm. The Toyota counters with a far fuller active-safety suite, adaptive cruise control and lower RM435 annual road tax versus RM599. Choose capacity or technology; they are genuinely different jobs.
Pick the Hyundai Staria if you need 10 seats, a 430-litre boot and 431 Nm of low-rev diesel torque for regular full-load duties.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if active safety, adaptive cruise control and a RM14,888 lower entry price matter more than maximum passenger and cargo capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Staria RM179,888; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Seating and boot space: Staria 10 seats and 430 litres; Innova Zenix eight seats and 239 litres.
- Torque: Staria 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm; Innova Zenix 205 Nm at 4,500 rpm.
- Dimensions: Staria 5,253 mm long with a 3,273-mm wheelbase; Innova Zenix 4,760 mm and 2,850 mm.
- Driver assistance: Staria has passive cruise control and no autonomous braking; Innova Zenix has adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, pre-collision braking and…
- Annual road tax: Staria RM599; Innova Zenix RM435.
Staria
- 10 seats and a 430-litre boot
- 431 Nm diesel torque from 1,500 rpm
- Eight-year, 160,000-km warranty
- Costs RM14,888 more
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
- Manual front air-con and an 8.0-inch, four-speaker infotainment system
Innova Zenix
- Pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection and blind-spot monitoring
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist
- 10.1-inch screen, six speakers and 360-degree camera
- Only eight seats and a 239-litre boot
- 205 Nm petrol output arrives at 4,500 rpm
- Five-year warranty versus eight years for the Staria
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM179,888 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM435✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Geometry Turbocharger | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 175 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ | 174 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 431 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ | 205 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 85.4 mm × 96 mm | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 seconds | — |
| 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 |
| Weight | — | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho PorTran KC53 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 10 Three-point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Rear Occupant Alert | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Bulb | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Ceiling-mounted Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Second-row USB, 1 Third-row USB, 2 Last-row USB | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| 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 | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Entry | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
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 & Innova Zenix for sale
Staria vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Hyundai Staria or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The Staria is better for carrying people and luggage, with 10 seats, a 430-litre boot and 431 Nm. The Innova Zenix is the better technology-led choice, adding pre-collision braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane support and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Staria costs RM179,888 and the Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM165,000, so the Staria is RM14,888 dearer. Its annual road tax is also RM599, compared with RM435 for the Zenix.
Which has the better warranty?
The Staria has the longer time cover at eight years, capped at 160,000 km. The Innova Zenix has a five-year warranty with unlimited mileage, so high-mileage owners may value its absence of a kilometre cap.
