Hyundai Staria-Load vs Toyota HiAce
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular Vans compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 74: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 12 Nov 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
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Toyota HiAce
9 of 27 standard · no option data · 18 no dataFrom
$51,880
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Van
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel
- Power
- 130kW
- Economy
- 7.4 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 6200L
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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
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$51,880RRP
- 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.
Toyota HiAce LWB Van Manual
$51,880
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 15 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $217 a week in repayments ($51,880 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 $1,890 lower on RRP.
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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Lease the Hyundai Staria-LoadSafety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Hyundai Staria-Load at 5 stars (2021) and the Toyota HiAce at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Hyundai Staria-Load and 80% for the Toyota HiAce, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Hyundai Staria-Load, against 4 on the Toyota HiAce.
Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Hyundai Staria-Load and 8 in the Toyota HiAce.
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 4 on the Toyota HiAce.
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
Toyota HiAce
- REC-001307 · published 8 Oct 2019Due to a production fault, there may be a lower than specified tightening torque of the fuel inlet pipe that supplies the diesel fuel injector common rail, which may allow fuel leakage.Year range on the notice: 2019
- REC-001290 · published 29 Nov 2016On the involved vehicles the related gear position (P_R_N_D) may not match the expected vehicle behavior, i.e.Year range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
- REC-001289 · published 16 Nov 2016Affected vehicles are equipped with a single latch system on the side sliding doors which does not meet the requirements of the relevant Australian Design Rule (ADR).Year range on the notice: the notice prints no build range
- 4 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 Toyota HiAce 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 — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota HiAce. 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 Toyota HiAce responds with a Diesel making 130kW and 420Nm, paired to a manual driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.
Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. 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, 12mm shorter than the Toyota HiAce at 5,265mm (3,210mm 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 1,900kg. That 600kg 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 1.2 m tighter, 12.0 m against 13.2 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 Toyota HiAce about $2,109 a year (7.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $114 a year less for the Hyundai Staria-Load.
Warranty: 5 years / 160k km (Hyundai Staria-Load) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota HiAce).
Where each one leads
The Hyundai Staria-Load: the lower starting price ($49,990 against $51,880), the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,900kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $2,109).
The Toyota HiAce: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Hyundai Staria-Load.
The Verdict
Level at 74: here's what splits them
The Hyundai Staria-Load and Toyota HiAce are level on the CarSorted Score at 74 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: practicality (Toyota HiAce ahead by 6 points), fuel economy (Hyundai Staria-Load ahead by 4 points), reliability (Toyota HiAce ahead by 4 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Hyundai Staria-Load costs about $114 less (7 L/100km against 7.4 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 Toyota HiAce?
The Hyundai Staria-Load is the cheapest at $49,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota HiAce by $1,890.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Hyundai Staria-Load uses the least fuel at 7L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Hyundai Staria-Load holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Toyota HiAce holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which can tow the most?
The Hyundai Staria-Load has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,500kg.
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