Hyundai Staria-Load vs Kia PV5

The Hyundai Staria-Load starts from $47,740 before on-road costs, while the Kia PV5 opens at $55,990. That makes the Hyundai Staria-Load the more affordable entry point by $8,250.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $52,514 and $61,589 respectively.

The Kia PV5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Hyundai Staria-Load, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Hyundai Staria-Load features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Kia PV5 gets a 12.9-inch display and 7.5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Staria-Load stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the Kia PV5. The Kia PV5 counters with Apple CarPlay and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Staria-Load uses a Diesel I4 Turbo CRDi producing 130kW and 430Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic w/ sequential manual to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.4 seconds.

The Kia PV5 responds with a Electric Motor making 120kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The Hyundai Staria-Load has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai Staria-Load is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Staria-Load measures 5,253mm long on a 3,273mm wheelbase, 558mm longer than the Kia PV5 at 4,695mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria-Load generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 4935L in the Hyundai Staria-Load and 1500L in the Kia PV5, giving the Hyundai Staria-Load a 3435L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Staria-Load leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 160,000km (Hyundai Staria-Load) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia PV5). The Kia PV5 has longer coverage.