Source type: MAC Uganda / Isuzu
Isuzu D-Max vs Hyundai Staria Wagon
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Isuzu D-Max
1.9 Ddi Single Cab HR L 4x2 6MT
Diesel
6-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 145,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW
🔧 350 Nm
⛽ 14.08 km/l
VS
Hyundai Staria Wagon
Staria 11-seater Wagon 2.2 Diesel AT 4x2
Diesel
8-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 230,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 130 kW
🔧 430 Nm
⛽ 12.99 km/l
Decision summary
Isuzu D-Max vs Hyundai Staria Wagon: the short answer
D-Max and Staria Wagon are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
D-Max starts UGX 85,000,000 cheaper
D-Max from UGX 145,000,000 · Staria Wagon from UGX 230,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | D-Max | Staria Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | D-Max110 kW @ 3600 rpm | Staria Wagon130 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | D-Max350 Nm @ 1800-2600 rpm | Staria Wagon430 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm |
| Engine Size | D-Max1898 cc | Staria Wagon2199 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | D-Max14.08 km/l | Staria Wagon12.99 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | D-Max227 mm | Staria WagonNot Officially Disclosed |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max
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 Wagon
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?
D-Max
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Staria Wagon
- 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 | D-Max | Staria Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Generation | MAC Uganda Gen 7 catalogue; June 2022 derivative specification sheet | Current market generation |
| Facelift History | Current Uganda-listed generation; 2026 catalogue planning specification | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2024 | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Pickup | MPV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Light commercial pickup | People carrier |
| Vehicle Type | Pickup | Passenger MPV |
| Spec | D-Max | Staria Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5325 mm | 5253 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm | 1997 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3125 mm | 3273 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 227 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 l | 75 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3000 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | 1225 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 2100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 11 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.25 m | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | 1005 mm | 1064 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Applicable | 1087 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1050 mm | 1027 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Applicable | 1025 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max and Staria Wagon comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Uganda. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D-Max 48 vs Staria Wagon 59.
Efficiency index: D-Max 56 vs Staria Wagon 51.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max 50 vs Staria Wagon 61.
Practicality index: D-Max 64 vs Staria Wagon 69.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max not separately scored vs Staria Wagon not separately scored.
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.
Model imagery
D-Max and Staria Wagon image comparison
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Isuzu D-Max
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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-index readout
Staria Wagon leads by 7 points
D-Max and Staria Wagon are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
61
/100
Lead
7
points
Data
66%
source coverage
61
#1
Evidence leader
Staria Wagon
Performance
59
Efficiency
51
Safety
61
Practicality
69
Leads by 7 points
54
#2
D-Max
Performance
48
Efficiency
56
Safety
50
Practicality
64
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Staria Wagon +11
Efficiency
D-Max +5
Safety
Staria Wagon +11
Practicality
Staria Wagon +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Staria Wagon
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
61/100
Practicality
69/100
D-Max
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Staria Wagon leads. However, D-Max may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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D-Max vs Staria Wagon questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Uganda 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.