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.
Staria has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
K2700 starts ZAR 623,905 cheaperK2700 from ZAR 351,995 · Staria from ZAR 975,900
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Specification
K2700
Staria
Maximum Power
K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Staria130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Staria430 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
K27002665 cc
Staria2199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
K270010.5 km/l
Staria12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
K2700195 mm
Staria175 mm
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KIA K2700
2.7D Workhorse Tipper
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
K2700
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Staria
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
K2700
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Staria
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
K2700
Staria
Front Brake Disc Diameter
280 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc (Ventilated)
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
260 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
Manual
Tyre Size
185R14C
235/55 R18
Wheel Rim Size
185R14C
18-inch Alloy
Front Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
185R14C
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Type
Steel
18-inch Alloy
Tyre Type
Radial
Tubeless Radial
Tyre Load Index
112
91
Tyre Speed Rating
L
H
Spare Tyre
Full-Size Spare
Full Size
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size Spare
Full Size
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
No
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
No
Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
No
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
No
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
Yes
Wheel Material
Steel
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
Steel
18-inch Alloy
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size Spare
Full Size
Handbrake Type
Manual
Manual
Electric Park Brake
Manual
Manual
Wheel Size Type
185R14C
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
No
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
No
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
Leather
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
Leather
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
No
Yes
Cornering Brake Control
No
Yes
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
Manual
Spec
K2700
Staria
Intercooler
No
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.5
8
Engine Start Stop
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Drag Coefficient
0.45
-
Load Bed Length
1800 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1500 mm
Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size Spare
Full Size
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
No
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
No
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
No
Yes
Adaptive Dampers
No
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
Yes
Voice Command
No
Yes
Voice Command Support
No
Yes
Digital Speedometer
No
Analogue + MID
Driver Display
Analogue Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Multi Function Steering
No
-
Steering Mounted Controls
No
Yes
Air Conditioning
No
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
AC Type
No
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Climate Control
No
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Climate Zones
1
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
Yes
Seat Type
Vinyl Seats
Leather
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
No
-
Rear Seat Split
No
3rd Row Fold Flat
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
No
Yes
Vanity Mirror
No
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
12V
Front Power Outlet
No
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Push Button Start
No
Yes
Push Button Start
No
Yes
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
Manual
Inside
Boot Opener
Manual
Inside
Power Windows
No
All
Power Mirrors
No
Yes
Heated Mirrors
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
No
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
No
Power Adjustable
Remote Side Mirror
No
Power Adjustable
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Rear Window Defroster
No
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
Yes
Tail Lamps
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
Full LED
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Manual
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Sunroof
No
No
Panoramic Roof
No
No
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
No
Yes
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
No
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
No
-
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
-
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
4
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
1800 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1500 mm
Not Applicable
Trim Level
flagship
executive
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
No
No
Difflock
No
No
Vdc
No
Yes
TPMS
No
Yes
Sonar
No
Front & Rear
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Yes
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
No
Bottle Holders
2
4
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Manual Aircon
No
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Passive Entry Start
No
Yes
Wireless Charger
No
Yes
Lift Gate
No
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
12V
Sound System
2
8 Premium
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
No
Mirror
Manual
Power Adjustable
Rim Size
185R14C
18-inch Alloy
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
No
-
Sub Frame
Body-on-Frame
Monocoque
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
k2700
staria
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
No
Yes
Walk Away Lock
No
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
Rear LED Combination Taillights
No
-
Front Wiper
No
Yes
Front Wipers Type
No
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
No
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
No
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
No
Yes
Centre Console
No
Yes
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
175 l
Accelerator 0 100
-
11.0 sec
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Staria
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
Diesel
Variable Valve Timing
No
Yes
Particulate Filter
DPF
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
Yes
Idle CO2 Output
261
185
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km
185 g/km
Start Stop System
No
No
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 6
Noise Level
78 dB
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
249
185
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Staria
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
10.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
10.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.8 km/l
15.5 km/l
Real-world Mileage
10.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Auto Start Stop
No
No
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 6
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
75 l
Fuel Tank Litres
70
75
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Spec
K2700
Staria
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
8-speed Automatic
Transmission Type
Manual Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
8
Gear Shift Type
Manual
8-speed Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Clutch Type
Single Dry Disc
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.10
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
FWD
Differential Lock
No
No
LSD Available
No
No
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
-
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
8-speed Automatic
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Axle Layout
RWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Staria
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Yes
Airbags
0
6
Driver Airbag
No
Yes
Passenger Airbag
No
Yes
Side Airbags
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
No
-
ABS
No
Yes
BA
No
Yes
EBD
No
Yes
Brake Assist
No
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
No
Yes
Stability Control
No
Yes
TCS
No
Yes
Traction Control
No
Yes
Hill Hold
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
No
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
No
No
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
No
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
Front & Rear
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Alarm System
No
Yes
ABS EBD
No
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
No
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
0
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
0
6
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
K2700
Staria
Alternator
Yes
120A
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
7500
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
1 Year / 15,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
1 Year / 15,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Maintenance Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
7500
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
7500
15000
Approx Service Cost
R1,800 per service
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
7500
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
4
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
K2700
Staria
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.7 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
10.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10.6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12.4 l/100km
-
Spec
K2700
Staria
EV Mode
No
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Reversing Camera
No
Yes
Rear View Camera
No
Yes
Reverse Camera
No
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Front & Rear
Parking Sensors
No
Front & Rear
Park Assist
No
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
No
Yes
Auto Wipers
No
No
Auto Lights
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Sport Mode
No
No
Blind Spot Warning
No
Yes
Emergency Braking
No
No
Pre-Collision System
No
No
Rear View Camera
No
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
No
Yes
Around View Monitor
No
Yes
Surround View Camera
No
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
No
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
No
Front & Rear
Front Camera
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
No
Spec
K2700
Staria
Locking Differential
No
No
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
18 deg
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
20 deg
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
20 deg
Recovery Hooks
Yes
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
175 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
25 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Staria
Length
4870 mm
5253 mm
Width
1840 mm
1997 mm
Height
2060 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
3273 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
175 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2220 kg
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
2 seats
9 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
75 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1180 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Boot/Cargo Space
3000 l
175 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2850 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
1300 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
K2700
Staria
Front Track Width
1490 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
Body-on-Frame
Monocoque
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Multi-Link
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
-
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Multi-Link
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Body-on-Frame
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Staria
Front Overhang
820 mm
-
Rear Overhang
1365 mm
-
Body Type
Tipper Truck
MPV
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel
18-inch Alloy
Wing Mirror Type
Manual
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
No
Yes
Led Headlights
No
Full LED
LED Headlamps
No
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
DRL
Yes
LED
Led Taillights
No
-
Fog Lights
No
Yes
Fog Lamps
No
Yes
Front Fog Lights
No
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
No
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Roof Type
Cab
No
Roof Rails
No
No
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Body Cladding
No
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
-
Door Handle Finish
Metal
Body Coloured
Exterior Colour Options
White
4
Exterior Colour Options
1
4
Exterior Mirror Electric
No
Yes
Auto Headlights
No
Full LED
Automatic Headlamps
No
Full LED
Headlamps
No
Full LED
Headlights
No
Full LED
Headlight Type
No
Full LED
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
Power Adjustable
Headlamp Levelling
No
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lamps
No
Yes
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Metal
Body Coloured
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Cab
No
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Staria
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Yes
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Rear USB Ports
No
4 (Front + Rear)
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue
Analogue + MID
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Heated Seats
No
Front & 2nd Row
Cooled Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Leather
Fabric Seats
No
Yes
Leather Seats
No
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Power 8-way (Captain)
Adjustable Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
Manual
Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Power 8-way (Captain)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Power 8-way (Captain)
Adjustable Front Seat
2-Way Manual
Manual
Driver Lumbar Support
No
-
Memory Seats
No
No
60 40 Split Seat
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
No
3rd Row Fold Flat
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Rear Headrest
No
Yes
Front Armrest
No
Yes
Rear Armrest
No
No
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Cup Holders
2
4
Ambient Lighting
No
Yes
Interior Colour Options
Grey
4
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial cab with driver and passenger seating, basic audio, air conditioning (Aircon variants), manual windows, simplified commercial switchgear
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
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Leather
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
Leather
Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
Power 8-way (Captain)
Seat Fold Type
No
3rd Row Fold Flat
Armrest Front
No
Yes
Armrest Rear
No
No
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
No
Interior Colours
Grey
4
Interior Trim Colour
Grey
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
-
Spec
K2700
Staria
Infotainment Screen
0
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
0
Touchscreen
Infotainment System
0-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
0
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
0
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Yes
USB Ports
0
4 (Front + Rear)
Rear Usb
No
Yes
AUX Input
No
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
2
8 Premium
Premium Audio
No
-
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Radio
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
No
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
No
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Head Up Display
No
-
Audio Controls On Steering
No
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
Yes
Multi Information Display
Analogue
Analogue + MID
Display Audio
0-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
No
Yes
Connected Services
No
Yes
Audio Speakers
2
8 Premium
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
0
4 (Front + Rear)
Voice Control
No
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
No
Yes
Spec
K2700
Staria
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150,000 km
5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Spec
K2700
Staria
Body Style
Van
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Van
MPV
Vehicle Type
Van
MPV
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
White (standard fleet specification)
White, Black, Silver, Grey
Tare Mass Kg
1880 kg
2220 kg
Model Introduced Year
1997
2021
Generation
Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
First generation Staria; completely new platform and design language — not a successor to the H1 in terms of underpinnings or architecture
Facelift History
Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Launched in SA in 2021 as a full replacement for the H1; no facelift yet in SA
Facelift Launched Since
2012
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Spec
K2700
Staria
Price Zar
404995 ZAR
975900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
404995
975900
Starting Price Zar
404995
975900
Ownership Role
Flagship
Executive
Spec
K2700
Staria
Engine
2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
J2
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2665 cc
2199 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
20.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
94 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
96 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
56 kW @ 3200 rpm
130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
430 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
130 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
29.8 kW/tonne
58.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
80.9 Nm/tonne
193.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This K2700 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: K2700 32 vs Staria 62.
Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs Staria 51.
Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs Staria 80.
Practicality index: K2700 68 vs Staria 61.
Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 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
Staria leads by 27 points
Staria has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Staria
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
80/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
K2700
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Staria
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 37 pts for K2700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Staria leads. However, K2700 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.
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