Hyundai Staria vs Mazda CX-80

The Hyundai Staria starts from $54,300 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-80 opens at $56,100. That makes the Hyundai Staria the more affordable entry point by $1,800.

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 $59,730 and $61,710 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda CX-80 by roughly $7,555 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Staria and Mazda CX-80 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Hyundai Staria and 92% for the Mazda CX-80.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mazda CX-80, against 5 on 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 6 in the Mazda CX-80.

The Hyundai Staria features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-80 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-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 Mazda CX-80. The Mazda CX-80 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 Mazda CX-80 responds with a Diesel making 187kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Hyundai Staria has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 187kW. 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, 263mm longer than the Mazda CX-80 at 4,990mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 831L in the Hyundai Staria and 258L in the Mazda CX-80, giving the Hyundai Staria a 573L 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 $1,482/year for the Mazda CX-80. That is a $1,511 annual difference in favour of the Mazda CX-80.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Hyundai Staria) vs $1,482 (Mazda CX-80). The Mazda CX-80 saves you roughly $1,511 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 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80). Both match on warranty length.