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
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2024 Kia
Carnival
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2024 Hyundai
Staria
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Long distance driving
Driving the family
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
418 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 - $76,210
$46,740 - $67,500
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth hybrid powertrain
- Brilliant cabin with five ISOFIX points
- Impressive fuel use
Misses
- Annoying speed limit tech
- No spare wheel
- Diesel makes a heap more ‘dollars and sense’!
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong steering dynamics
- Workable, customisable
- High-quality interior
Misses
- No barn door option
- Bouncy ride
- Not the most palatable design
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
NA
- 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
8.5
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid review
There’s finally a hybrid version of the Kia Carnival with way better fuel consumption than the old V6. But is it better than the diesel?
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Matt Campbell
8.1
2025 Hyundai Staria Load review
Hyundai's van isn't the conventional choice, but there's plenty to like if you don't want to follow the road to Toyota or Ford.
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Max Davies
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2199 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 3.5L, 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 216kW | 130kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 331Nm - 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.6 - 16 | |
