Hyundai Staria-Load vs Mitsubishi Express

The Hyundai Staria-Load starts from $47,740 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Express opens at $43,490. That makes the Mitsubishi Express the more affordable entry point by $4,250.

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 $47,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

The Hyundai Staria-Load features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Express gets a 7-inch display. 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 Mitsubishi Express. The Mitsubishi Express counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Staria-Load gets cloth upholstery while the Mitsubishi Express offers fabric.

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 Mitsubishi Express responds with a Diesel making 125kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.6 seconds.

The Hyundai Staria-Load has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Express is 1.8s 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, 254mm longer than the Mitsubishi Express at 4,999mm (3,098mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria-Load generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 4935L in the Hyundai Staria-Load and 5200L in the Mitsubishi Express, giving the Mitsubishi Express a 265L advantage. The Mitsubishi Express seats 3 vs 2.

For towing, the Hyundai Staria-Load leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,715kg. That 785kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Hyundai Staria-Load and $2,081/year for the Mitsubishi Express. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Staria-Load.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Hyundai Staria-Load) vs $2,081 (Mitsubishi Express). The Hyundai Staria-Load saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 160,000km (Hyundai Staria-Load) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Express). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —10yr (Mitsubishi Express).