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Hyundai Staria vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Kia Sportage?

Hyundai Staria vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • markedly more trunk space
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Kia Sportage

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Kia Sportage is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Sportage

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 Kia Sportage offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sportage delivers marginally more torque with 380 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 13 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 Sportage is considerably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 723 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers markedly more boot space – 831 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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.

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Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 66 km
Hyundai Staria
Kia Sportage

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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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Hyundai Staria
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
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