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Hyundai Staria vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or VW Transporter Bus?

Hyundai Staria vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • only slightly more trunk space

VW Transporter Bus

  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

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.

VW Transporter Bus is barely cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 950 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

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 VW Transporter Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers moderately more torque with 415 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 48 Nm more.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 8.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is somewhat lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 277 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers only slightly more boot space – 831 L compared to 763 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 368 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
Hyundai Staria
VW Transporter Bus

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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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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Hyundai Staria
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
172 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
367 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
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