Toyota HiAce vs Hyundai Staria-Load

The Toyota HiAce starts from $51,880 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Staria-Load opens at $47,740. That makes the Hyundai Staria-Load the more affordable entry point by $4,140.

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 $57,068 and $52,514 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Toyota HiAce and Hyundai Staria-Load hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 80% for the Toyota HiAce and 85% for the Hyundai Staria-Load.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai Staria-Load packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Toyota HiAce.

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

The Toyota HiAce features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Staria-Load gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Staria-Load counters with wireless charging that the Toyota HiAce does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota HiAce uses a Diesel producing 130kW and 420Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Hyundai Staria-Load responds with a Diesel I4 Turbo CRDi making 130kW and 430Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic w/ sequential manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.4 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota HiAce is 3.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota HiAce measures 5,265mm long on a 3,210mm wheelbase, 12mm longer than the Hyundai Staria-Load at 5,253mm (3,273mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Staria-Load generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 6200L in the Toyota HiAce and 4935L in the Hyundai Staria-Load, giving the Toyota HiAce a 1265L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Staria-Load leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,900kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,109/year for the Toyota HiAce and $1,995/year for the Hyundai Staria-Load. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Staria-Load.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Toyota HiAce) vs $1,995 (Hyundai Staria-Load). The Hyundai Staria-Load saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota HiAce) vs 5 years / 160,000km (Hyundai Staria-Load). Both match on warranty length.