Kia Carnival 2026 vs Hyundai Staria 2026
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Kia Carnival — most efficient, safest, longest warranty, biggest boot
The true 5-year cost estimate
Hyundai Staria 2026 costs about 17,320 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Kia Carnival 2026 | Hyundai Staria 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 106,328 SAR (1,772 SAR per month) | 89,008 SAR (1,483 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 4,152 SAR | 4,449 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 2,956 SAR – 7,391 SAR | 2,300 SAR – 5,750 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 100,377 SAR (68%) | 78,090 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 81 | 73 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 147,821 SAR – 187,125 SAR | 115,000 SAR – 145,360 SAR |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Power | 268 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 s | 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 8 | Automatic · 8 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 km/L | 9.8 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,155 mm | 5,253 mm |
| Width | 1,995 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,090 mm | 3,273 mm |
| Boot capacity | 627 L | 431 L |
| Weight | 2,030 kg | 2,180 kg |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | 186 mm |
| Seats | 8 | 11 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Features | ||
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years / 150,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Kia Carnival 2026 or Hyundai Staria 2026?
Hyundai Staria 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 115,000 SAR versus 147,821 SAR for Kia Carnival 2026 — a difference of about 32,821 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Kia Carnival 2026 costs roughly 4,152 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 4,449 SAR for Hyundai Staria 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Kia Carnival 2026 between 2,956 SAR and 7,391 SAR, and Hyundai Staria 2026 between 2,300 SAR and 5,750 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Kia Carnival 2026 scores 81/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 73/100 for Hyundai Staria 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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