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Hyundai Staria vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Subaru Forester?

Hyundai Staria vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • markedly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably 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:

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.

Subaru Forester is visibly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Staria uses 7.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Forester

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 markedly more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Staria is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers considerably more torque with 367 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 185 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, Subaru Forester is noticeably lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 582 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers noticeably more boot space – 831 L compared to 508 L. That’s a difference of about 323 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 283 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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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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Reviews Hyundai Staria

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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Marie-Sophie
6 Jul 2026, 15:22:11

Unfortunately Citroën isn't sold here in the Americas, otherwise I would have chosen the C5.X!

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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 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
183 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
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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
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Staria?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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