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Ford Transit Connect vs Hyundai Staria comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Hyundai Staria?

Ford Transit Connect vs Hyundai Staria: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Hyundai Staria

  • substantially more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Connect is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,624 £.

Staria

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Staria offers substantially more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Staria is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers slightly more torque with 367 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 47 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries marginally more – 780 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Staria stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,400
Staria

Hyundai Staria

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Ford Transit Connect
Hyundai Staria

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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Ford Transit Connect
Hyundai Staria

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
7 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
605 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
367 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
165 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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