Suzuki S-Presso vs Hyundai Staria Panelvan

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.

Suzuki S-Presso in South Africa

Suzuki S-Presso

1.0 GL+ AMT S-Edition Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 219,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 49 kW 🔧 89 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
VS
Hyundai Staria Panelvan in South Africa

Hyundai Staria Panelvan

2.2D Panel Van 8AT Diesel Current
ZAR 699,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 11.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki S-Presso vs Hyundai Staria Panelvan: the short answer

Staria Panelvan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over S-Presso.

S-Presso starts ZAR 521,000 cheaper S-Presso from ZAR 178,900 · Staria Panelvan from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification S-Presso Staria Panelvan
Maximum Power S-Presso49 kW Staria Panelvan130 kW
Maximum Torque S-Presso89 Nm Staria Panelvan430 Nm
Engine Size S-Presso998 cc Staria Panelvan2199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy S-Presso18.2 km/l Staria Panelvan11.5 km/l
Ground Clearance S-Presso0 mm Staria Panelvan186 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Suzuki S-Presso

1.0 GL+ AMT S-Edition

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Hyundai Staria Panelvan

2.2D Panel Van 8AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

S-Presso

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Staria Panelvan

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

Which One's Right for You?

S-Presso

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Staria Panelvan

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec S-Presso Staria Panelvan
Model Introduced Year 2026 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current market generation Current South African Staria Panelvan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Current market specification Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback Panel van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Hatchback Van
Vehicle Type Hatchback Van
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1990+ kg
Spec S-Presso Staria Panelvan
Length 3565 mm 5253 mm
Width 1520 mm 1997 mm
Height 1567 mm 1990 mm
Wheelbase 2380 mm 3273 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 186 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 239 l 4935 l
Kerb Weight 770 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1170 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 400 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 950 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 900 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This S-Presso and Staria Panelvan 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: S-Presso 20 vs Staria Panelvan 67.

Efficiency index: S-Presso 69 vs Staria Panelvan 51.

Safety-equipment index: S-Presso 87 vs Staria Panelvan 89.

Practicality index: S-Presso 40 vs Staria Panelvan 72.

Ownership-cover index: S-Presso not separately scored vs Staria Panelvan 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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Staria Panelvan leads by 18 points

Staria Panelvan holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over S-Presso.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 71% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

Staria Panelvan

71% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 67
Efficiency 51
Safety 89
Practicality 72
Ownership 65
Leads by 18 points
52
#2

S-Presso

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 20
Performance 20
Efficiency 69
Safety 87
Practicality 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Staria Panelvan +47 Efficiency S-Presso +18 Safety Staria Panelvan +2 Practicality Staria Panelvan +32

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Staria Panelvan

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 72/100
Ownership 65/100

S-Presso

Performance 20/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 40/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai Staria Panelvan leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 52 pts for S-Presso

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Staria Panelvan leads. However, S-Presso may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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S-Presso vs Staria Panelvan questions

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.