Hyundai Staria Highlander
0/5 (0)
$64,900
Kia Carnival Sport+ Diesel
0/5 (0)
$58,700

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

Best comparable values are highlighted in green.

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
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"
5
Number of Doors
5
8
Seating Capacity
8
Ventilated disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
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
7
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
172
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

  • +Efficient diesel economy
  • +Strong towing torque
  • +Good family equipment
  • +Large boot capacity
  • +Comfortable long trips

Cons

  • Diesel noise under load
  • No AWD option
  • Large urban size
  • Servicing costs higher
  • Not as quick as V6

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Kia Carnival Sport+ Diesel

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

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: Kia Carnival Sport+ Diesel leads on value and Hyundai Staria Highlander leads on practicality.

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