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Hyundai Staria vs BMW 8 Series Convertible comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 99,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or BMW 8 Series Convertible?

Hyundai Staria vs BMW 8 Series Convertible: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

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

Staria

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.

Hyundai Staria is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

8 Series Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 383 Nm more.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is a bit lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers clearly more boot space – 831 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 481 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries substantially more – 775 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible is clearly superior overall 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 £99,400
8 Series Convertible

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Hyundai Staria
BMW 8 Series Convertible

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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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BMW 8 Series Convertible

The BMW 8 Series Convertible is a head-turning grand tourer that drops its roof with the kind of theatrical flourish you expect from a modern Bavarian showboat. It wraps occupants in sumptuous materials and driver-focused polish, offering effortless long-distance comfort and just enough drama to make every arrival feel like an occasion.

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Hyundai Staria
BMW 8 Series Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
180 - 255 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
340 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
367 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
BMW
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