Toyota Hiace GD 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.
Toyota Hiace GD
2.8 GD 15-Seater 6MT
Diesel
6-Speed Manual
Current
UGX 225,000,000
ex-showroom
⛽ 12.5 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
Toyota Hiace GD vs Hyundai Staria Wagon: the short answer
Hiace GD and Staria Wagon are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hiace GD starts UGX 5,000,000 cheaper
Hiace GD from UGX 225,000,000 · Staria Wagon from UGX 230,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Hiace GD | Staria Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Hiace GDNot Officially Disclosed | Staria Wagon130 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Hiace GDNot Officially Disclosed | Staria Wagon430 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm |
| Engine Size | Hiace GD2755 cc | Staria Wagon2199 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Hiace GD12.5 km/l | Staria Wagon12.99 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Hiace GD185 mm | Staria WagonNot Officially Disclosed |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Hiace GD
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Staria Wagon
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Hiace GD
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Staria Wagon
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Hiace GD | Staria Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Uganda 2.8-litre GD passenger-van family, distinct from the separately listed 2.5-litre Hiace variants. Public 14-seat and supplied 15-seat identities require separate build matching. | Current market generation |
| Facelift History | No local facelift confirmed | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Passenger van | MPV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Light commercial passenger vehicle | People carrier |
| Vehicle Type | Minibus | Passenger MPV |
| Spec | Hiace GD | Staria Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5915 mm | 5253 mm |
| Width | 1950 mm | 1997 mm |
| Height | 2280 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3860 mm | 3273 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 185 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 170 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 l | 75 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 1000 l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | 2350 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3500 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | 1150 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 15 seats | 11 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 rows |
| Doors | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 7.9 m | 5.5 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1064 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1087 mm |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1027 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1025 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hiace GD 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: Hiace GD 43 vs Staria Wagon 59.
Efficiency index: Hiace GD 54 vs Staria Wagon 51.
Safety-equipment index: Hiace GD 44 vs Staria Wagon 61.
Practicality index: Hiace GD 81 vs Staria Wagon 69.
Ownership-cover index: Hiace GD 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
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Toyota Hiace GD
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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 6 points
Hiace GD and Staria Wagon are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
61
/100
Lead
6
points
Data
66%
source coverage
61
#1
Evidence leader
Staria Wagon
Performance
59
Efficiency
51
Safety
61
Practicality
69
Leads by 6 points
55
#2
Hiace GD
Performance
43
Efficiency
54
Safety
44
Practicality
81
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Staria Wagon +16
Efficiency
Hiace GD +3
Safety
Staria Wagon +17
Practicality
Hiace GD +12
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
Hiace GD
Performance
43/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
81/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Staria Wagon leads. However, Hiace GD may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Hiace GD 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.