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Hyundai Staria vs VW Grand California comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 70,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or VW Grand California?

Hyundai Staria vs VW Grand California: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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VW Grand California

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai Staria is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the VW Grand California costs 70,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,808 £.

Grand California

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 noticeably more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Staria is visibly lighter – 2,275 kg compared to 3,052 kg. The difference is around 777 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers considerably more boot space – 831 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 831 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries significantly more – 775 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 327 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Staria is decisively ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
70,200 - 77,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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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
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co2
172 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
3,052 - 3,354 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
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Length
5,986 - 6,836 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Width
2,040 mm
Height
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Height
2,839 - 2,971 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
146 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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