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.
Hyundai Staria vs Kia Carnival Comparison
Hyundai Staria
Kia Carnival
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Some quality inclusions for Premium spec
- Strong diesel engine
- A class benchmark for safety tech
- Unladen ride is bouncy
- No barn door option
- No Crew Van option
- Unrivalled practicality for the money
- Drives better than most premium rivals
- Quite efficient for such a big rig
- No auto wipers... still!
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Isn't exactly cheap, nor are service costs
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 (+$675)
- 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
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?
Matt Campbell
The Kia Carnival remains the people mover benchmark, and this top-spec Platinum Diesel is the most in-demand variant offered in Australia.
James Wong
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Specs
Type | ||
TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | |
Size (cc) | ||
2199 - 3470 | 2151 - 3470 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.2L, 3.5L | 2.2L, 3.5L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
130kW - 200kW | 148kW - 216kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3800 - 6400 | 3800 - 6400 | |
Torque | ||
331Nm - 430Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 5000 | 1750 - 5000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.6 - 16 | 12.3 - 16 |