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Hyundai Staria vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Kia Picanto?

Hyundai Staria vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Kia Picanto is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Staria is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers significantly more torque with 367 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 271 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 1,151 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers clearly more boot space – 831 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 576 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries substantially more – 775 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 443 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Staria 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 £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
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Kia Picanto

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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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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Hyundai Staria
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
172 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,595 mm
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
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
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