Hyundai Staria vs Fiat Scudo
What's the difference?

Hyundai Staria

$47,740 - $73,740

2026 price

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Fiat Scudo

$48,490 - $52,990

2026 price

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Summary

2026 Hyundai Staria

2026 Fiat Scudo

By Laura Berry

By Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

7.2L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Comfortable ride
Great visibility
Easy to drive

Big payload rating
Load-through flap
Thrifty fuel economy

Dislikes

Diesel engine is noisy, dirty and expensive
Heavy manual sliding side doors
Goofy looking

Only 600kg towing
No barn-door stays
No manual gearshift function

2026 Hyundai Staria Summary

Hyundai’s Staria people mover has been updated for 2026 and while the new hybrid and coming EV versions will get most of the attention, many folks will still go for the diesel with its good fuel economy and tried-and-tested workhorse powertrain. Which is why we’re testing it.

Rivals to the Staria people mover include the segment-leading Kia Carnival for about the same price or more expensive competitors such as the Ford Tourneo, Volkswagen Caravelle and Multivan.

@carsguide.com.au There are multiple ways to get inside a 2026 Hyundai Staria! The sliding door might be a better bet. The model year update brings changes including a multimedia update and the addition of a new hybrid powertrain. We drive the tried and tested diesel to see if it’s still a solid pick against rivals like the Ford Tourneo and Volkswagen Multivan. #Hyundai #Staria #van #cartok #fyp ♬ original sound - CarsGuide.com.au

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2026 Fiat Scudo Summary

About a decade has passed since the Fiat Scudo mid-size (2.5-3.5 tonne GVM) van was last sold in Australia, when it shared its underpinnings with the Peugeot Expert before Fiat-Chrysler and PSA (Peugeot-Citroën) merged to become the giant Stellantis group in 2021.

In 2026 the Scudo (which means ‘shield’ in Italian) has returned under the Fiat Professional Australia banner as the Series 3 or third-generation, again sharing its underpinnings and core styling with the Peugeot Expert but now based on the latest Stellantis 'EMP2' platform.

We recently spent a working week aboard Fiat’s new commercial offering to see how it measures up from a tradie’s perspective in this popular van segment.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Hyundai Staria 2026 Fiat Scudo

Verdict

The Staria diesel is easy to drive with a great ride and excellent visibility. This van is super practical for families, too, offering lots of space, cargo room and good accessibility, although the manual side doors are heavy.

Diesel would not be this testers first choice of fuel due to its noisy nature, high price and the pollution factor.

The low window line was fun only until I realised my daughter's car seat sat level with it.

The petrol, hybrid and EV versions would be a better choice for those looking for all the same features but with a quieter and cleaner powertrain.

Verdict

The Fiat Scudo LWB Primo offers a large payload rating, excellent fuel economy, peppy performance and practical features like its load-through flap. However, it also has shortcomings like a tiny tow rating and no sequential manual-shifting. So, only a potential buyer can determine if the positives outweigh the negatives when deciding if this largely badge-engineered European van is the right fit for their business.

Hyundai Staria vs Fiat Scudo What's the difference?

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Hyundai Staria vs Fiat Scudo
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