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Hyundai Staria vs Dongfeng Box comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Dongfeng Box?

Hyundai Staria vs Dongfeng Box: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Dongfeng Box

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dongfeng Box is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,866 £.

Box

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 Hyundai Staria offers significantly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Dongfeng Box is substantially lighter – 1,355 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 920 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers significantly more boot space – 831 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 505 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries considerably more – 775 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 400 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Staria shows a few small advantages 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
Hyundai Staria
Dongfeng Box

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Dongfeng Box

The Dongfeng Box is a practical, no-frills compact van that suits small businesses and families who need a versatile, easy-to-use vehicle. Its simple, utilitarian design and roomy interior make loading and day-to-day driving straightforward, while ownership is kept uncomplicated.

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Hyundai Staria
Dongfeng Box

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
23,600 - 24,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
310 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,355 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
95 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
70 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Dongfeng
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