Hyundai Staria-Load vs Renault Kangoo

The Hyundai Staria-Load starts from $47,740 before on-road costs, while the Renault Kangoo opens at $44,990. That makes the Renault Kangoo the more affordable entry point by $2,750.

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 $49,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Kangoo by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

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 Renault Kangoo gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Staria-Load stands out with wireless charging that you will not find on the Renault Kangoo. 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 Renault Kangoo responds with a 1.3L TCe turbo-petrol making 96kW and 240Nm, paired to a 7 speed automatic driving the front wheels.

The Hyundai Staria-Load has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 96kW. 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, 765mm longer than the Renault Kangoo at 4,488mm (2,716mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria-Load generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 4935L in the Hyundai Staria-Load and 775L in the Renault Kangoo, giving the Hyundai Staria-Load a 4160L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Staria-Load leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 $1,767/year for the Renault Kangoo. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Renault Kangoo.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Hyundai Staria-Load) vs $1,767 (Renault Kangoo). The Renault Kangoo saves you roughly $228 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 (Renault Kangoo). Both match on warranty length.