2025 GAC M8 GL vs 2026 Hyundai Staria 3.5L Premium (9 Seater)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
GAC M8 vs Hyundai Staria, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceGAC M8: AED 160,000Hyundai Staria: AED 152,898Hyundai Staria is AED 7,102 cheaper (5%).
- PowerGAC M8: 252 hpHyundai Staria: 268 hpHyundai Staria makes 16 hp more.
- TorqueGAC M8: 400 NmHyundai Staria: 331 NmGAC M8 makes 69 Nm more.
- Fuel economyGAC M8: 11.1 km/LHyundai Staria: 9.5 km/LGAC M8 goes 1.6 km further per litre.
- LengthGAC M8: 5212 mmHyundai Staria: 5253 mmHyundai Staria is 41 mm longer.
- SeatingGAC M8: 7 SeaterHyundai Staria: 9 SeaterGAC M8 seats 7 Seater; Hyundai Staria seats 9 Seater.
Which is better in the UAE: GAC M8 or Hyundai Staria?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Hyundai Staria is AED 7,102 cheaper (5%). Hyundai Staria makes 16 hp more. GAC M8 goes 1.6 km further per litre. GAC M8 seats 7 Seater; Hyundai Staria seats 9 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
GAC
M8 GL
AED 160,000*
Hyundai
Staria 3.5L Premium (9 Seater)
AED 152,898*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
252
400
Petrol
6
3500
268
331
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
6
Displacement (cc)
2000
3500
Power (hp)
252
268
Peak Torque (Nm)
400
331
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
65
11.1
-
9.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
65
-
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11.1
9.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
10.1
180
13.5
210
0 to 100 (s)
10.1
13.5
Top Speed (km/h)
180
210
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
5212
1893
1823
3070
-
-
-
-
-
5
5253
1997
1990
3273
2220
235/55 R18
235/55 R18
882
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
5212
5253
Width (mm)
1893
1997
Height (mm)
1823
1990
Wheelbase (mm)
3070
3273
Weight (kg)
-
2220
Front Tyres
-
235/55 R18
Rear Tyres
-
235/55 R18
Cargo Space (L)
-
882
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
7 Seater
9 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
7 Seater
9 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.