Hyundai Staria Wagon vs Suzuki XL6
A proper head-to-head in Uganda — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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
VS
Suzuki XL6
XL6 GLX 5D 1462p AT
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
UGX 113,000,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 138 Nm
⛽ 16.0 km/l
Decision summary
Hyundai Staria Wagon vs Suzuki XL6: the short answer
Staria Wagon holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XL6.
XL6 starts UGX 117,000,000 cheaper
Staria Wagon from UGX 230,000,000 · XL6 from UGX 113,000,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Staria Wagon | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Staria Wagon130 kW @ 3800 rpm | XL677 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Staria Wagon430 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm | XL6138 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | Staria Wagon2199 cc | XL61462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Staria Wagon12.99 km/l | XL616.0 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Staria WagonNot Officially Disclosed | XL6180 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Suzuki Uganda / CFAO Mobility
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
XL6
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
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
XL6
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Staria Wagon | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Generation | Current market generation | Current Uganda-market generation |
| Facelift History | Current-generation specification | Current-generation specification |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2023 | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | MPV | MPV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | People carrier | MPV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger MPV | Passenger car |
| Spec | Staria Wagon | XL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5253 mm | 4445 mm |
| Width | 1997 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3273 mm | 2740 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 180 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 209 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 1175 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Not Officially Disclosed | 1715 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 750 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 11 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Rows | 4 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.5 m | 5.2 m |
| Front Headroom | 1064 mm | 1000 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 1087 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1027 mm | 1020 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 1025 mm | 860 mm |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Staria Wagon and XL6 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: Staria Wagon 59 vs XL6 32.
Efficiency index: Staria Wagon 51 vs XL6 63.
Safety-equipment index: Staria Wagon 61 vs XL6 38.
Practicality index: Staria Wagon 69 vs XL6 52.
Ownership-cover index: Staria Wagon not separately scored vs XL6 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
Staria Wagon and XL6 image comparison
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Hyundai Staria Wagon
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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 16 points
Staria Wagon holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XL6.
Evidence leader
61
/100
Lead
16
points
Data
66%
source coverage
61
#1
Evidence leader
Staria Wagon
Performance
59
Efficiency
51
Safety
61
Practicality
69
Leads by 16 points
45
#2
XL6
Performance
32
Efficiency
63
Safety
38
Practicality
52
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Staria Wagon +27
Efficiency
XL6 +12
Safety
Staria Wagon +23
Practicality
Staria Wagon +17
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Staria Wagon
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
61/100
Practicality
69/100
XL6
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
38/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Staria Wagon leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Uganda.
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Staria Wagon vs XL6 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.