Hyundai Staria vs Peugeot 308

The Hyundai Staria starts from $50,500 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 308 opens at $48,990. That makes the Peugeot 308 the more affordable entry point by $1,510.

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 $53,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 308 by roughly $8,980 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Staria and Peugeot 308 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Hyundai Staria and 79% for the Peugeot 308.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Peugeot 308 packs more ADAS features with 6 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 6 in the Peugeot 308.

The Hyundai Staria features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 308 gets a 10-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Staria stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Peugeot 308. The Peugeot 308 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof and power tailgate. 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 Peugeot 308 responds with a Hybrid making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Hyundai Staria has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Peugeot 308 is 1.5s 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, 888mm longer than the Peugeot 308 at 4,365mm (2,675mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 703L in the Hyundai Staria and 384L in the Peugeot 308, giving the Hyundai Staria a 319L advantage. The Hyundai Staria seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Hyundai Staria leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,150kg. That 1,350kg 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 $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308. That is a $1,796 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Hyundai Staria) vs $1,197 (Peugeot 308). The Peugeot 308 saves you roughly $1,796 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 / 200,000km (Peugeot 308). Both match on warranty length.