A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Staria remains close.
03T starts ZAR 336,000 cheaper03T from ZAR 639,900 · Staria from ZAR 975,900
Five key differences
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Specification
03T
Staria
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
Staria130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
Staria430 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
03TNot Applicable
Staria2199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Staria12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
Staria175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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2WD
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
03T
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Staria
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
03T
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Staria
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
03T
Staria
Model Introduced Year
2026
2021
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
First generation Staria; completely new platform and design language — not a successor to the H1 in terms of underpinnings or architecture
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
active
Segment
Electric SUV
MPV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
MPV
Facelift History
-
Launched in SA in 2021 as a full replacement for the H1; no facelift yet in SA
Facelift Launched Since
-
2021
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
-
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2220 kg
Spec
03T
Staria
Length
4433 mm
5253 mm
Width
1916 mm
1997 mm
Height
1741 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
3273 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
175 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
9 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1020 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
03T
Staria
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2199 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
135 kW
130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
430 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
58.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
193.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Staria
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
FWD
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
No
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
No
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Engine Position
-
Front
LSD Available
-
No
Differential Lock
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Staria
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
10.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
75 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
No
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
75
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Staria
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Front & Rear
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Alarm System
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Yes
Spec
03T
Staria
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
No
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
No
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Front & Rear
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
No
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
No
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
-
Yes
Reversing Camera
-
Yes
Surround View Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Yes
Spec
03T
Staria
Seat Material
Leather seats
Leather
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Front & 2nd Row
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Power 8-way (Captain)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Power 8-way (Captain)
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 8-way (Captain)
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
3rd Row Fold Flat
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear USB Ports
-
4 (Front + Rear)
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
4
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Driver Seat
-
Power 8-way (Captain)
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Panoramic roof windows as a signature feature, captain's chairs in the second row on Premium, 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, distinctive low-mounted dashboard
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Interior Colours
-
4
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Seat Fold Type
-
3rd Row Fold Flat
Spec
03T
Staria
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Yes
All
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Yes
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Yes
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
No
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
No
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
175 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
No
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
4
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Glovebox Cooling
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
No
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Yes
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
-
3rd Row Fold Flat
Rear Wing
-
Yes
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
-
Full Size
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Voice Command
-
Yes
Voice Command Support
-
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
-
11.0 sec
Air Conditioning
Power air conditioner
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Yes
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
No
Difflock
-
No
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue + MID
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes
Glove Box
-
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Yes
Power Socket 12v
-
12V
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Rim Size
19 in
18-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
No
Sonar
-
Front & Rear
Sound System
8
8 Premium
Source Model Column
-
staria
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Yes
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Yes
Trim Level
-
executive
Unlocking
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
-
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Walk Away Lock
-
Yes
Wireless Charger
50 W wireless phone charging
Yes
Spec
03T
Staria
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8 Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
4 (Front + Rear)
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
15.6 in
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6 in
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
8
8 Premium
Audio System
-
Yes
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
4 (Front + Rear)
Multi Information Display
-
Analogue + MID
Connected Services
-
Yes
Voice Control
-
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Yes
Radio
-
Yes
Spec
03T
Staria
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
No
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
4
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
No
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Roof Type
-
No
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
MPV
DRL
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Auto Headlights
-
Full LED
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
No
Exterior Colour Options
-
4
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Front Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
-
Full LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Spec
03T
Staria
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
No
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
-
20 deg
Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
175 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Staria
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Type
-
18-inch Alloy
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full Size
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
-
Full Size
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
19 in
18-inch Alloy
Auto Brake Hold
-
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
No
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Yes
Electric Park Brake
-
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Manual
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Yes
Wheel Material
-
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch Alloy
Spec
03T
Staria
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
03T
Staria
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
185 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
185
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
185
Spec
03T
Staria
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
03T
Staria
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Executive
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
975900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
639900
975900
Starting Price Zar
639900
975900
Spec
03T
Staria
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5
Warranty Years
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Staria comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs Staria 62.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Staria 51.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Staria 80.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Staria 61.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Staria 65.
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.
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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 / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 11 points
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Staria remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
Staria
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
80/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for Staria
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Staria may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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