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Hyundai Staria vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Kia Seltos?

Hyundai Staria vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • somewhat more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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Kia Seltos

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Seltos is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,123 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Seltos 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.

Seltos

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Staria offers somewhat more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers clearly more torque with 367 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 102 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 Seltos is substantially lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 760 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers visibly more boot space – 831 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries visibly more – 775 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Staria stands out in the key areas 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Staria?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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