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Hyundai IONIQ 9 vs Hyundai STARIA Electric
Selected trimLong-Range RWDChange trim385 mi · 110.3 kWh · £64,995
Selected trimLUXURY248 mi · 84 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Hyundai IONIQ 9 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Hyundai STARIA Electric leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Hyundai IONIQ 9 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
Choose the Hyundai STARIA Electric if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueIONIQ 9
IONIQ 9
5.5
STARIA Electric
0
Motorway RangeIONIQ 9
IONIQ 9
7.1
STARIA Electric
3.6
FamilyIONIQ 9
IONIQ 9
9.5
STARIA Electric
2.5
ChargingSTARIA Electric
IONIQ 9
7.1
STARIA Electric
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 9Long-Range RWD | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £64,995 | Not available |
| Official range | 385 miles (better) | 248 miles |
| Boot space | 338 L | 435 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.4 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Hyundai IONIQ 9
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Length
Hyundai IONIQ 95,060mm-193mm
Hyundai STARIA Electric5,253mm
Width
Hyundai IONIQ 91,980mm-17mm
Hyundai STARIA Electric1,997mm
Height
Hyundai IONIQ 91,790mm-200mm
Hyundai STARIA Electric1,990mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 9Long-Range RWD | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,980 mm (better) | 1,997 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,239 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,790 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 420 mm spare (better) | 403 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 9Long-Range RWD | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 9 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 338 L | 435 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1990 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 88 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Hyundai IONIQ 9
- At 5,060 mm, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- A 88 L frunk, one of 12 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 88 L or more.
- 385 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
Hyundai STARIA Electric
- At 5,253 mm, longer than 100% of MPVs we track.
- Built on an 800 V architecture, one of 2 MPVs we track with a 700 V+ battery system.
- 248 mile WLTP range, longer than 80% of MPVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Hyundai IONIQ 9 Long-Range RWD |  Hyundai STARIA Electric LUXURY |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.06m | 5.25m+193mm |
| Width | 1.98m | 2.00m+17mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.24m | Not available |
| Height | 1.79m | 1.99m+200mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.13m | 3.27m+143mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 338L | 435L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1990L | Not available |
| Frunk | 88L | Not available |
| Seats | 7 | 9 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.5m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,541kg (better) | 2,630kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 110.3kWh (better) | 84kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 385 mi (better) | 248 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 233kW | 233kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £64,995 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | MPV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 9Long-Range RWD | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 385 miles (better) | 248 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 321 miles (better) | 207 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 233 kW | 233 kW |
| Home AC charging | 10.5 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 110.3 kWh (better) | 84 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | NCMA |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Hyundai IONIQ 9Long-Range RWD | Hyundai STARIA ElectricLUXURY |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.4 sec | Not available |
| Power | 160 kW | 160 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Hyundai IONIQ 9
Long-Range RWD
Hyundai STARIA Electric
LUXURY
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Hyundai IONIQ 9 Long-Range RWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant84%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Hyundai STARIA Electric like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 321 miles for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 207 miles for the Hyundai STARIA Electric - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 goes roughly 114 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 24-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 or the Hyundai STARIA Electric?
The two are within 17 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 420 mm of total clearance for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and about 403 mm of total clearance for the Hyundai STARIA Electric.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 or the Hyundai STARIA Electric?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 89% battery health for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and 89% for the Hyundai STARIA Electric. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .