Hyundai Staria-Load vs Kia PV5
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular Vans compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Hyundai Staria-Load scores higher, 74 vs 68
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 4 Nov 2026
Hyundai Staria-Load
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 10 no dataFrom
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Van
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel
- Power
- 130kW
- Economy
- 7 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- No data
Top CarSorted Score, 74 vs 68
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Kia PV5
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$55,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Van
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 120kW
- Energy use
- 19.1 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP safety grading: Platinum (2025)
- Boot (seats up)
- 1500L
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Hyundai Staria-Load: we're still completing kerb weight, seat count and 0-100km/h.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$49,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Satellite Navigation not offered
$55,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Hyundai Staria-Load Van Liftback
$49,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $208 a week in repayments ($49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range
$55,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $236 a week in repayments ($55,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Hyundai Staria-Load starts $6,000 lower on RRP.
The Kia PV5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Hyundai Staria-Load does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai Staria-Load at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Lease the Kia PV5Safety Rundown
The Kia PV5 carries an ANCAP safety grading, which is not a star rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Hyundai Staria-Load and 6 on the Kia PV5.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Hyundai Staria-Load
None open on our record
Kia PV5
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
71.2kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 128kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 128kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Hyundai Staria-Load features a 12.3-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 Kia PV5 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Hyundai Staria-Load uses a Diesel producing 130kW and 430Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic (a8lf2) to a FWD layout.
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. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
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.
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.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Kia PV5's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Hyundai Staria-Load costs about $1,995 a year (7 L/100km) and electricity for the Kia PV5 about $917 a year (19.1 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / 160k km (Hyundai Staria-Load) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia PV5).
Where each one leads
The Hyundai Staria-Load: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $55,990), more power (130kW against 120kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 750kg).
The Kia PV5: the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Verdict
Hyundai Staria-Load scores higher, 74 vs 68
The Hyundai Staria-Load scores 74 to the Kia PV5's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Hyundai Staria-Load ahead by 31 points), performance (Hyundai Staria-Load ahead by 17 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Hyundai Staria-Load, 7 on the Kia PV5.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$208/wk(≈$902/mo)
Estimate on the Hyundai Staria-Load at $49,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Lease the Kia PV5Common questions
Which is cheapest, Hyundai Staria-Load and Kia PV5?
The Hyundai Staria-Load is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Kia PV5 by $6,000.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Hyundai Staria-Load holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). , so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which can tow the most?
The Hyundai Staria-Load has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Kia PV5 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Hyundai Staria-Load makes the most power at 130kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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