0/5 (0)
$64,900
Manufacturer's List Price (MLP)
Excludes on-road costs
0/5 (0)
$58,700
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs
Vehicle Overview
Key specifications and features at a glance
Staria Highlander
Overview
Carnival Sport Diesel
2021
Year
2020
3470
Engine
2151
200
Power
148
Petrol
Fuel
Diesel
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
8
Seating
8
Detailed Specifications
Complete technical specifications comparison
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Staria Highlander
Specification
Carnival Sport Diesel
3470
Engine Capacity
2151
Smartstream G3.5 MPi
Engine Code
Smartstream CRDi
V
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Naturally Aspirated
Aspiration
Turbocharged
200
Power
148
331
Torque
440
FWD
Drive Type
FWD
14.5
Fuel Economy City
—
8.2
Fuel Economy Highway
—
10.5
Fuel Economy Combined
6.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 / 55R18
Tyre Size
235 / 60R18
18"
Wheel Size
18" alloy
5
Number of Doors
5
8
Seating Capacity
8
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid disc
MacPherson strut
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric power steering
7
Number of Airbags
8
2500
Towing Capacity
2000
11.9
Turning Circle
11.7
Dimensions & Weight
Physical specifications and measurements
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Staria Highlander
Dimension
Carnival Sport Diesel
75
Fuel Tank Capacity
72
5253
Length
5155
1997
Width
1995
1990
Height
1775
3273
Wheelbase
3090
186
Ground Clearance
162
2160
Kerb Weight
2230
831
Boot Space
627
Features Comparison
Standard and optional equipment comparison
Safety
Staria Highlander
Feature
Carnival Sport Diesel
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert
Comfort
Staria Highlander
Feature
Carnival Sport Diesel
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights
Interior Exterior
Staria Highlander
Feature
Carnival Sport Diesel
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors
Technology
Staria Highlander
Feature
Carnival Sport Diesel
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App
Diesel Utility
Staria Highlander
Feature
Carnival Sport Diesel
Trailer Sway Control
Side Steps
Tow Bar Prep
Pros & Cons
Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle
Hyundai Staria Highlander
Pros
- +Top petrol equipment
- +Strong V6 power
- +Spacious family cabin
- +Premium comfort features
- +Large cargo capacity
Cons
- −Highest petrol price
- −High fuel consumption
- −FWD only petrol
- −Large parking footprint
- −No hybrid efficiency
Kia Carnival Sport Diesel
Pros
- +KA4 Sport diesel uses the Smartstream 2.2 producing 148 kW / 440 Nm in Kia Australia Carnival sheets
- +Eight-speed automatic, FWD, 72-litre tank and about 2000 kg braked towing
- +Eight-seat people-mover packaging at 5155 mm length with 3090 mm wheelbase
- +AEB, lane keep, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic assist are standard on recent Carnival grades
- +627 L luggage behind the third row (VDA) is published for the KA4 body
Cons
- −Current MY sheets emphasise S/Sport+/GT-Line naming; Sport diesel is retained from earlier KA4 grade walks
- −People-mover width and length challenge tight urban parks
- −Diesel feature catalog cannot store Reverse Camera / Alloy Wheels despite fitment
- −Kerb weight is a published band (tare vs max kerb) — left blank as a single cell
- −Third-row access needs the sliding doors and is slower than a conventional SUV
Which one should you buy?
Best for Practicality / Space: Hyundai Staria Highlander
Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.
Best Overall: Hyundai Staria Highlander
Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.
Our Recommendation
Choose Hyundai Staria Highlander if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.
Choose Kia Carnival Sport Diesel if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.
Bottom Line: Hyundai Staria Highlander leads on practicality.
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