Hyundai Staria v Kia Carnival: Flagship people-mover specs compared
Maybe you don't want to follow the SUV crowd and love the idea of a people-mover. Korea's two main car brands have related offerings that look very different.
Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Staria Comparison
Kia Carnival
Hyundai Staria
2024 Kia
Carnival
vs
2024 Hyundai
Staria
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Best suitable for...
Long distance driving
Driving the family
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
468 to 691 km
75L
525 to 788 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,150 - $72,910
$46,740 - $67,500
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unrivalled practicality for the money
- Drives better than most premium rivals
- Quite efficient for such a big rig
Misses
- No auto wipers... still!
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Isn't exactly cheap, nor are service costs
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Some quality inclusions for Premium spec
- Strong diesel engine
- A class benchmark for safety tech
Misses
- Unladen ride is bouncy
- No barn door option
- No Crew Van option
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
In a final people mover-like touch, you can buy the Staria Load Premium in more than just plain white and black. Graphite Grey and Shimmering Silver metallic and Moonlight Blue mica finishes are available.
The van and Crew Van are available only in Creamy White solid or Abyss Black mica finishes.
The Premium is additionally available in Graphite Grey and Shimmering Silver metallic and Moonlight Blue mica finishes. These finishes cost an extra $695.
All models have a black cloth interior.
Comparison
Reviews
8.6
2023 Kia Carnival review
The Kia Carnival remains the people mover benchmark, and this top-spec Platinum Diesel is the most in-demand variant offered in Australia.
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James Wong
8.1
2023 Hyundai Staria Load Premium review
Hyundai’s commercial van version of the Staria gets a glow-up with a new posh Premium spec – but is it worth the extra cash?
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Matt Campbell
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2151 - 3470 | 2199 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L | 3.5L, 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 216kW | 130kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | 331Nm - 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5000 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 - 16 | 10.6 - 16 | |
