Toyota RAV4 HEV 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.
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 RAV4 HEV vs Hyundai Staria Wagon: the short answer
RAV4 HEV and Staria Wagon are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Staria Wagon starts UGX 15,000,000 cheaper
RAV4 HEV from UGX 245,000,000 · Staria Wagon from UGX 230,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | RAV4 HEV | Staria Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed | Staria Wagon130 kW @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | RAV4 HEVNot Officially Disclosed | Staria Wagon430 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm |
| Engine Size | RAV4 HEV2487 cc | Staria Wagon2199 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | RAV4 HEV12.5 km/l | Staria Wagon12.99 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | RAV4 HEV190 mm | Staria WagonNot Officially Disclosed |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Staria Wagon
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
RAV4 HEV
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Staria Wagon
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | RAV4 HEV | Staria Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Uganda RAV4 Hybrid Electric listing. Match the supplied model year, drivetrain and grade before applying generation-specific equipment or performance figures. | 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 | SUV | MPV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Family SUV | People carrier |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger SUV | Passenger MPV |
| Spec | RAV4 HEV | Staria Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4600 mm | 5253 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1997 mm |
| Height | 1685 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm | 3273 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 190 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 175 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 l | 75 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 580 l | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Kerb Weight | 1755 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2230 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | 475 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 11 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 4 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 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 RAV4 HEV 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: RAV4 HEV 55 vs Staria Wagon 59.
Efficiency index: RAV4 HEV 57 vs Staria Wagon 51.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 HEV 95 vs Staria Wagon 61.
Practicality index: RAV4 HEV 64 vs Staria Wagon 69.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 HEV 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
RAV4 HEV and Staria Wagon image comparison
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Toyota RAV4 HEV
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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
RAV4 HEV leads by 7 points
RAV4 HEV and Staria Wagon are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
68
/100
Lead
7
points
Data
57%
source coverage
68
#1
Evidence leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55
Efficiency
57
Safety
95
Practicality
64
Leads by 7 points
61
#2
Staria Wagon
Performance
59
Efficiency
51
Safety
61
Practicality
69
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Staria Wagon +4
Efficiency
RAV4 HEV +6
Safety
RAV4 HEV +34
Practicality
Staria Wagon +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4 HEV
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
64/100
Staria Wagon
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
61/100
Practicality
69/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 HEV leads. However, Staria Wagon may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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RAV4 HEV 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.