Source type: Hyundai Kenya
Hyundai STARIA vs Suzuki Super Carry
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Hyundai STARIA
STARIA 2.2D Automatic
Diesel
8-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 8,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW
🔧 431 Nm
VS
Suzuki Super Carry
SUPER CARRY 2D 2WD 1197p MT
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 1,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 54 kW
🔧 98 Nm
Decision summary
Hyundai STARIA vs Suzuki Super Carry: the short answer
STARIA has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Super Carry.
Super Carry starts KES 7,000,000 cheaper
STARIA from KES 8,950,000 · Super Carry from KES 1,950,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | STARIA | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | STARIA130 kW | Super Carry54 kW |
| Maximum Torque | STARIA431 Nm | Super Carry98 Nm |
| Engine Size | STARIA2199 cc | Super Carry1197 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | STARIANot Officially Disclosed | Super CarryNot Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance | STARIA186 mm | Super Carry175 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
STARIA
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Super Carry
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
STARIA
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Super Carry
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | STARIA | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | MPV | Pickup |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market MPV | Kenya-market Pickup |
| Vehicle Type | MPV | Pickup |
| Spec | STARIA | Super Carry |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5253 mm | 3800 mm |
| Width | 1997 mm | 1562 mm |
| Height | 1990 mm | 1883 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3273 mm | 2110 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 186 mm | 175 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 171 mm | 145 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 30 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 831 l | 2100 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2190 kg | 870 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2950 kg | 1600 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 760 kg | 735 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 1 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.94 m | 4.3 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This STARIA and Super Carry comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: STARIA 67 vs Super Carry 27.
Efficiency index: STARIA 46 vs Super Carry 57.
Safety-equipment index: STARIA 94 vs Super Carry 28.
Practicality index: STARIA 79 vs Super Carry 59.
Ownership-cover index: STARIA not separately scored vs Super Carry not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
STARIA and Super Carry image comparison
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Hyundai STARIA
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
STARIA leads by 31 points
STARIA has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Super Carry.
Evidence leader
73
/100
Lead
31
points
Data
63%
source coverage
73
#1
Evidence leader
STARIA
Performance
67
Efficiency
46
Safety
94
Practicality
79
Leads by 31 points
42
#2
Super Carry
Performance
27
Efficiency
57
Safety
28
Practicality
59
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
STARIA +40
Efficiency
Super Carry +11
Safety
STARIA +66
Practicality
STARIA +20
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
STARIA
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
79/100
Super Carry
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, STARIA leads. However, Super Carry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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STARIA vs Super Carry questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.