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 Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.6L

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

6.5L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

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

Big payload rating
Load-through flap
Thrifty fuel economy

Dislikes

No tow rating
Cargo load volume
Cabin noise at highway speeds

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

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.

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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 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.

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
What's the difference?