Hyundai Staria vs Toyota Innova Zenix
The Hyundai Staria and Toyota Innova Zenix are family MPVs cross-shopped by buyers who need three rows and everyday practicality, with the Innova Zenix sitting a notch below the Staria on price. Both prioritise space and comfort over driving thrills.
The Staria brings bold styling, a more spacious, van-like cabin and a strong diesel option. The Innova Zenix counters with Toyota’s reliability and resale, a hybrid powertrain option and lower running costs.
Bottom line: Pick the Staria for space and presence; pick the Innova Zenix for Toyota reliability, the hybrid option and value.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 179,888 | RM 165,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Assembly | 114 | 100 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,199 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Power | 175 hp | 174 hp |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed Automatic | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.4 s | — |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| 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 |
| Boot | 430 L | 239 L |
| Fuel tank | 75 L | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 599 | RM 435 |



