Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Kia Carnival EX has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.5 seconds, compared with 12.1 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Luxury. 2025 Kia Carnival EX has the higher listed output at 290 hp; 2025 Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Luxury is rated at 177 hp, a difference of 113 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Luxury at 431 Nm and 2025 Kia Carnival EX at 355 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Luxury provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 831 litres versus 627 litres, a difference of 204 litres. 2025 Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Luxury carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2025 Kia Carnival EX is listed at 1,588 kg. 2025 Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Luxury is 98 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Kia Carnival EX has the lower listed starting price at $37,690, compared with $45,900 for 2025 Hyundai Staria 2.2 CRDi Luxury. 2025 Kia Carnival EX leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.