Cupra Terramar vs Hyundai Staria
What's the difference?

Cupra Terramar

$53,990 - $77,990

2026 price

View pricing & specs

Hyundai Staria

$47,740 - $73,740

2026 price

View pricing & specs

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Renault Megane E-Tech

Renault Scenic E-Tech

Summary

2026 Cupra Terramar

2026 Hyundai Staria

By Emily Agar

By Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.5L

Turbo 4, 1.6L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

0.5L/100km (combined)

6.5L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

18.6 kWh/100km

Electric range

110 km

Battery capacity

20.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Looks
Dynamics
Efficiency

Hybrid performance & economy
One-tonne-plus payload
ANCAP safety rating

Dislikes

Marginal value equation
No physical spare tyre
Modest service network

No tow rating
Cargo load volume
Cabin noise at highway speeds

2026 Cupra Terramar Summary

There aren’t many cars like the new Cupra Terramar VZe as it’s a mid-size plug-in hybrid flagship that sits firmly at the premium end of the mainstream market. That’s either a huge advantage… or it’s not.

Because when you don’t have a clear set of rivals, you tend to stand out.

There are alternatives, of course. Things like the BYD Sealion 6 Premium, Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid, GWM Haval H6 GT, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid - but they each approach this space a little differently, whether it’s in pricing, positioning or execution.

Which leaves the Terramar VZe carving out a niche for itself. So the question is, does this plug-in hybrid make a compelling case?

View full pricing & specs

2026 Hyundai Staria Summary

Hyundai has recently launched an updated Staria Load range, with the most significant addition for buyers of mid-size (2.5 tonne-3.5 tonne GVM) commercial vans being the first-time availability of a hybrid drivetrain.

On paper this new HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) option brings numerous advantages over its diesel sibling, so we recently spent a week at the wheel to see if they are sufficient to win over traditional diesel van buyers.

View full pricing & specs

Deep dive comparison

2026 Cupra Terramar 2026 Hyundai Staria

Verdict

The Cupra Terramar VZe looks fantastic on the road and confidently handles most things you throw at it. The plug-in hybrid set-up offers a nice blend of performance and efficiency. But… when you start digging into the price and ownership promise and what you do (and don’t) get for your money, it doesn’t always feel like the most compelling package. Sexy and sporty? Definitely. Value-for-money? Mmm.

Verdict

The Staria Load HEV offers numerous advantages over its diesel equivalent including superior fuel economy, lower exhaust emissions, higher power output and a bigger payload. However, it also has a higher purchase price and no tow rating, so careful analysis of your specific work requirements will determine if Hyundai’s new hybrid van is fit for purpose.

Cupra Terramar vs Hyundai Staria What's the difference?

Summary

Deep dive comparison

Verdict

Verdict

Cupra Terramar vs Hyundai Staria
What's the difference?