Hyundai Staria vs Jaecoo J8

The Hyundai Staria starts from $50,500 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J8 opens at $49,990. That makes the Jaecoo J8 the more affordable entry point by $510.

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 $55,550 and $54,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Jaecoo J8 by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Staria and Jaecoo J8 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J8 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai Staria.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Hyundai Staria and 8 in the Jaecoo J8. The Jaecoo J8 adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai Staria misses.

The Hyundai Staria features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Jaecoo J8 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Staria stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Jaecoo J8. The Jaecoo J8 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, power tailgate, SONY audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Staria uses a Petrol producing 200kW and 331Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J8 responds with a Petrol making 165kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Hyundai Staria has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 165kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J8 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Staria measures 5,253mm long on a 3,273mm wheelbase, 433mm longer than the Jaecoo J8 at 4,820mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 703L in the Hyundai Staria and 520L in the Jaecoo J8, giving the Hyundai Staria a 183L advantage. The Hyundai Staria seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Jaecoo J8 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 $2,993/year for the Hyundai Staria and $2,622/year for the Jaecoo J8. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J8.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Hyundai Staria) vs $2,622 (Jaecoo J8). The Jaecoo J8 saves you roughly $371 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Staria) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J8). The Jaecoo J8 has longer coverage.