Compare performance (225 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 54,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Kia EV9?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Hyundai Staria is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,163 £.
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 Kia EV9 offers clearly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 283 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 373 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Staria is very slightly lighter – 2,275 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers substantially more boot space – 831 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 498 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.
The Kia EV9 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.
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.
detailsThe Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.
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Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
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Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
172 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
7 - 9
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Seats
6 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
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Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
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Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
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Trunk capacity
333 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
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Payload
542 - 615 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
225 HP
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Power HP
204 - 508 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
367 Nm
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
165 kW
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Power kW
150 - 374 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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