Hyundai Staria-Load vs Renault Trafic
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 66
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 15 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 66
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Renault Trafic
7 of 27 standard · 2 optional · 18 no dataFrom
$52,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Van
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 2.0L Diesel
- Power
- 125kW
- Economy
- 6.2 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP safety grading: Gold (2024)
- Boot (seats up)
- 5650L
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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
- no option data for this car
$52,990RRP
- with the Hyundai Staria-Load's standard kit: at least $52,990 (1 option priced only inside packages; 7 with no data, not charged)
1 added option
- Blind Spot Monitor: priced only inside the Peace of Mind Pack
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.
Renault Trafic SWB Pro
$52,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 17 Aug 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $222 a week in repayments ($52,990 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 $3,000 lower on RRP.
Matching the Hyundai Staria-Load's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the Renault Trafic, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
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
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Lease the Hyundai Staria-LoadSafety Rundown
The Renault Trafic 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 1 on the Renault Trafic.
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
Renault Trafic
- REC-006198 · published 11 Dec 2024Due to a manufacturing issue with the side airbag mounting sensors, forceful closing of the driver or passenger door may cause unintended vibration of the mounting frame.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- REC-001188 · published 2 Apr 2020The parking brake calipers may not have been manufactured in accordance with required specifications, which could result in the parking brake failing.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020
- REC-001183 · published 31 Mar 2020The exhaust gas recirculation high pressure pipe may crack.Year range on the notice: 2015
- 3 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Hyundai Staria-Load features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Renault Trafic gets a 8-inch display and 3.5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Hyundai Staria-Load stands out with wireless charging — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Trafic. 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 Renault Trafic responds with a 2.0L Diesel making 125kW and 380Nm, paired to a 9-speed automatic driving the front wheels.
The Hyundai Staria-Load has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 125kW. 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, 173mm longer than the Renault Trafic at 5,080mm (3,098mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria-Load generally means more rear legroom.
For towing, the Renault Trafic leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 0kg 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 Hyundai Staria-Load's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 12.0 m against 12.4 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 fuel for the Renault Trafic about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $228 a year less for the Renault Trafic.
Warranty: 5 years / 160k km (Hyundai Staria-Load) and 5 years / Unlimited (Renault Trafic).
Where each one leads
The Hyundai Staria-Load: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $52,990) and more power (130kW against 125kW).
The Renault Trafic: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,767 a year against $1,995).
The Verdict
Hyundai Staria-Load scores higher, 74 vs 66
The Hyundai Staria-Load scores 74 to the Renault Trafic's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 3 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Hyundai Staria-Load ahead by 42 points), practicality (Renault Trafic ahead by 21 points), reliability (Hyundai Staria-Load ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Renault Trafic costs about $228 less (6.2 L/100km against 7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).
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
Work the numbers on your own salary and term. We state the rules and the sums; what it saves you depends on your package.
Lease the Hyundai Staria-LoadCommon questions
Which is cheapest, Hyundai Staria-Load and Renault Trafic?
The Hyundai Staria-Load is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Renault Trafic by $3,000.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Renault Trafic uses the least fuel at 6.2L/100km on the combined cycle.
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 is the most powerful?
The Hyundai Staria-Load makes the most power at 130kW.
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