Hyundai H1 vs Hyundai Staria

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai H1 Discontinued model
Hyundai H1 in South Africa

Hyundai H1

2.5 CRDi Executive Diesel 5-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 899,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 441 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
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Hyundai Staria in South Africa

Hyundai Staria

2.2D Executive Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 975,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai H1 vs Hyundai Staria: the short answer

H1 and Staria are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context H1: last listed from ZAR 899,900 · Staria: current from ZAR 975,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H1 Staria
Maximum Power H1125 kW @ 3600 rpm Staria130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque H1441 Nm @ 2000 rpm Staria430 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size H12497 cc Staria2199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H111.8 km/l Staria12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance H1185 mm Staria175 mm

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

Evidence for Hyundai H1 2.5 CRDi Executive

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H1

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Staria

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H1

  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec H1 Staria
Model Introduced Year 2008 2021
Generation Second generation H1 based on a proven commercial-derived platform; the architecture prioritises durability and packaging over dynamics First generation Staria; completely new platform and design language — not a successor to the H1 in terms of underpinnings or architecture
Facelift History Second generation H1 launched in SA in 2008; periodic infotainment and feature updates have been applied but the platform is long-standing Launched in SA in 2021 as a full replacement for the H1; no facelift yet in SA
Facelift Launched Since 2008 2021
Tare Mass Kg 2220 kg 2220 kg
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed MPV
Color Note Not confirmed White, Black, Silver, Grey
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed MPV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed MPV
Spec H1 Staria
Length 5125 mm 5253 mm
Width 1920 mm 1997 mm
Height 1925 mm 1990 mm
Wheelbase 3200 mm 3273 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 820 l 175 l
Kerb Weight 2220 kg 2220 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3030 kg -
Towing Capacity 2500 kg -
Seating Capacity 9 seats 9 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m -
Front Headroom 1010 mm -
Rear Headroom 1000 mm -
Front Legroom 1090 mm -
Rear Legroom 990 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This H1 and Staria comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: H1 59 vs Staria 62.

Efficiency index: H1 47 vs Staria 51.

Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Staria 80.

Practicality index: H1 86 vs Staria 61.

Ownership-cover index: H1 65 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.

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

H1 leads by 2 points

H1 and Staria are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 94% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

H1

94% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 86 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 59
Efficiency 47
Safety 68
Practicality 86
Ownership 65
Leads by 2 points
64
#2

Staria

90% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 80 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 62
Efficiency 51
Safety 80
Practicality 61
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Staria +3 Efficiency Staria +4 Safety Staria +12 Practicality H1 +25 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H1

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 86/100
Ownership 65/100

Staria

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 80/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai H1 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 64 pts for Staria

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H1 leads. However, Staria may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H1 vs Staria questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.