Hyundai Staria-Load vs Renault Trafic

The Hyundai Staria-Load starts from $47,740 before on-road costs, while the Renault Trafic opens at $56,990. That makes the Hyundai Staria-Load the more affordable entry point by $9,250.

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 $62,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Trafic 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 Trafic gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments.

The Hyundai Staria-Load stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the Renault Trafic. 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 Trafic responds with a Diesel making 125kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.2 seconds.

The Hyundai Staria-Load has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Trafic is 1.2s 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 Renault Trafic 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 Renault Trafic, giving the Renault Trafic a 265L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Trafic leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 0kg 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 Trafic. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Renault Trafic.

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