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.
Staria starts ZAR 1075500 cheaperStaria from ZAR 975,900 · Tourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Engine Power
130
125
Torque
430
390
Engine Size
2199
2000
Claimed Mileage
12.5
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
175
130 mm
Boot Space
175
Not Applicable
Airbags
6
Not Available
Kerb Weight
2220
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
11
8
Warranty
5
4 years / 120 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both Staria and Tourneo Custom are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tourneo Custom
+1 pts
Efficiency
Tourneo Custom
+14 pts
Safety
Staria
+26 pts
Practicality
Tourneo Custom
+11 pts
Ownership
Staria
+23 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Staria
Strengths
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:General Use
Tourneo Custom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Staria
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Tourneo Custom
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Model Introduced Year
2021
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First generation Staria; completely new platform and design language — not a successor to the H1 in terms of underpinnings or architecture
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Launched in SA in 2021 as a full replacement for the H1; no facelift yet in SA
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
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
MPV
People mover
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
MPV
MPV
Vehicle Type
MPV
MPV
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Ground Clearance
175 mm
130 mm
Wheelbase
3273 mm
3100 mm
Length
5253 mm
5050 mm
Width
1997 mm
2032 mm
Height
1990 mm
1979 mm
Kerb Weight
2220 kg
Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
9
8
Boot Space
175 l
Not Applicable
Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
2500 kg
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
175 l
Not Applicable
Number of Doors
5
5
Max Payload
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Volume
175 l
Not Applicable
Doors
5
5
Seats
9
8
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
175 mm
130 mm
Height Mm
1990 mm
1979 mm
Length Mm
5253 mm
5050 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cargo Volume
175 l
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
2220 kg
Not Applicable
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Width Mm
1997 mm
2032 mm
Wheelbase Type
-
Short wheelbase
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Engine
2.2 CRDi Diesel
2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel
Displacement
2199 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
130 kW
125 kW
Power @ RPM
3800
Not Applicable
Torque
430 Nm
390 Nm
Torque @ RPM
1500
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
Yes
Not Applicable
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Applicable
0-100 km/h
11.0 sec
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Front
-
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
174 bhp
168 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
Diesel
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Aspiration
Yes
Not Applicable
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Engine Type Config
Inline
2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel
0–100 km/h
11.0 sec
Not Applicable
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
AC Charging Time
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2199 cc
2000 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
2.2 l
2 l
EV Range
Not Available
Not Available
Acceleration 0 100
11.0 sec
Not Applicable
Combined System Power
Not Available
Not Available
Combined System Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Config
2.2 CRDi Diesel
2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel
Engine Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement Cc
2199 cc
2000 cc
Engine Power kW
130 kW
125 kW
Engine Torque Nm
430 Nm
390 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Induction
Yes
Not Applicable
Max Power kW
130 kW
125 kW
Max Torque Nm
430 Nm
390 Nm
Maximum Power
130 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
430 Nm
390 Nm
Motor Position
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Power Assisted Steering
MDPS Electric
-
Power kW Rpm
3800
Not Applicable
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
System Output
Not Available
Not Available
Torque Nm Rpm
1500
Not Applicable
Turbo Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8 km/h
8 km/h
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
8 km/h
8 km/h
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
8 l/100km
Not Applicable
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8 l/100km
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Efficiency
8 l/100km
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
8 l/100km
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption L 100km
8 l/100km
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
8 l/100km
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75 l
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Airbags
6
Not Available
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Alarm System
Yes
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Digital rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Drive Modes
Eco / Normal
Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow/Haul and Sport
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Digital rear-view camera
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Emergency Braking
No
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Pre-Collision System
No
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Digital rear-view camera
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Digital rear-view camera
Reversing Camera
Yes
Digital rear-view camera
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Collision Mitigation
-
Standard
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Seat Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way (Captain)
-
Heated Seats
Front & 2nd Row
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
3rd Row Fold Flat
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear USB Ports
4 (Front + Rear)
Front and rear
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Interior Colour Options
4
3
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way (Captain)
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way (Captain)
Not Applicable
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Yes
-
Armrest Rear
No
-
Boot Space Seats Up
175
-
Cargo Space
175
-
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
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tourneo Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Interior Colours
4
3
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Capacity
9
8
Seat Count
9
8
Seat Fold Type
3rd Row Fold Flat
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Applicable
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
All
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone automatic
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Standard
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
4
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Gear Shift Type
8-speed Automatic
Automatic
Glovebox Cooling
Yes
-
Ground Clearance Unladen
175
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Launch Control
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
3rd Row Fold Flat
-
Rear Wing
Yes
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Leather
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Accelerator 0 100
11.0 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone automatic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Voltage
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
4
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Difflock
No
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Analogue + MID
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Yes
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Dual-zone automatic
Mirror
Power Adjustable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Standard
Power Socket 12v
12V
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Remote Side Mirror
Power Adjustable
-
Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
-
Sonar
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Sound System
8 Premium
Not Available
Source Model Column
staria
tourneo-custom
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
executive
flagship
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Yes
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Wireless
Number of Speakers
8 Premium
Not Available
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
USB Ports
4 (Front + Rear)
Front and rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Rear Usb
Yes
Front and rear
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8 Premium
Not Available
Audio System
Yes
-
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
4 (Front + Rear)
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
Analogue + MID
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
Connected Services
Yes
Wireless
Voice Control
Yes
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Wireless
Radio
Yes
-
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
4
3
Roof Type
No
-
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
MPV
MPV
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Auto Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
No
-
Exterior Colour Options
4
3
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Power Adjustable
-
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
Standard
Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Headlight Type
Full LED
Standard
Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
20 deg
-
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
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
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size
Not Available
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Alloy
Not Available
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Standard
Electric Park Brake
Manual
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Wheel Material
18-inch Alloy
-
Wheelbase Mm
3273 mm
3100 mm
Wheels
18-inch Alloy
-
Braked Towing Capacity
-
2500 kg
Towing Braked Kg
-
2500 kg
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
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
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Alternator
120A
-
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Warranty Years
5
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
No
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
185
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
185
-
Spec
Staria
Tourneo Custom
Ownership Role
Executive
Flagship
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
975900 ZAR
1278500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
975900
1278500
Starting Price Zar
975900
1278500
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Staria leads by 4 points
Both Staria and Tourneo Custom are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Staria
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
Tourneo Custom
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
66/100
Practicality
72/100
Ownership
42/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai Staria
wins with 67 pts
vs 63 pts for Tourneo Custom
In structured scoring, Staria emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tourneo Custom may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Staria edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Staria 51 vs Tourneo Custom 65. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Staria 92, Tourneo Custom 66. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Staria 65, Tourneo Custom 42. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Staria 61, Tourneo Custom 72. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Staria 62, Tourneo Custom 63. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Staria edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Staria scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Staria and Tourneo Custom in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Staria scores 62 vs 63.
Efficiency: Staria scores 51 vs 65.
Safety: Staria scores 92 vs 66.
Practicality: Staria scores 61 vs 72.
Ownership: Staria scores 65 vs 42.
Final structured scoring gives Staria
the advantage in this comparison.
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