Hyundai Staria vs Subaru Outback

The Hyundai Staria starts from $50,500 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Outback opens at $48,990. That makes the Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback by roughly $2,710 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Staria and Subaru Outback hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Hyundai Staria and 88% for the Subaru Outback.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Outback 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 9 in the Subaru Outback.

The Hyundai Staria features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the Subaru Outback gets a 12.1-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 Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof, heated front seats 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 Subaru Outback responds with a Petrol making 137kW and 254Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Hyundai Staria has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 137kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Outback is 0.6s 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, 383mm longer than the Subaru Outback at 4,870mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 703L in the Hyundai Staria and 975L in the Subaru Outback, giving the Subaru Outback a 272L advantage. The Hyundai Staria seats 8 vs 5.

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 $2,451/year for the Subaru Outback. That is a $542 annual difference in favour of the Subaru Outback.

Estimated annual total: $2,993 (Hyundai Staria) vs $2,451 (Subaru Outback). The Subaru Outback saves you roughly $542 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 (Subaru Outback). Both match on warranty length.