Hyundai Staria vs Kia Sorento

The Hyundai Staria starts from $50,500 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sorento opens at $51,380. That makes the Hyundai Staria the more affordable entry point by $880.

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 $56,518 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Kia Sorento by roughly $1,000 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Staria and Kia Sorento hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Hyundai Staria and 82% for the Kia Sorento.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Sorento packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 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 7 in the Kia Sorento.

The Hyundai Staria features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Kia Sorento gets a 8-inch display and 4-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 Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 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.

The Kia Sorento responds with a Petrol making 200kW and 332Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 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.

The Hyundai Staria measures 5,253mm long on a 3,273mm wheelbase, 438mm longer than the Kia Sorento at 4,815mm (2,815mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 831L in the Hyundai Staria and 179L in the Kia Sorento, giving the Hyundai Staria a 652L advantage. The Hyundai Staria seats 8 vs 7.

For towing, the Hyundai Staria leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg 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 $2,793/year for the Kia Sorento. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Kia Sorento.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Hyundai Staria) vs $2,793 (Kia Sorento). The Kia Sorento saves you roughly $200 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 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.