Toyota Hiace 3.5L Commuter GL (13 seater) A/T vs Staria 3.5L Luxury (7 Seater) Comparison
Car Information
Engine / Motor
160
210 km/h
4
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Dimensions
13 Seater
7 Seater
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5.915
5253 mm
1.950
1997 mm
2.280
1990 mm
3.860
3273 mm
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831 L
Fuel Economy
10 Km/L
9.5 Km/L
70
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9.5 Km/L
Comfort
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Interior
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Safety
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Infotainment
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Transmission
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6-Speed Automatic
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Chassis & Steering
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Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Wheels/brakes
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Key Spec
2.5 L - 3.5 L
3.5 L
88 BHP - 277
272 BHP
6-Speed Automatic & 6-Speed Automatic Transmission & 6-Speed Manual & 6-Speed Manual Transmission & Automatic & Manual
Automatic
Diesel & Gasoline & Petrol
Gasoline & Petrol
TBD
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3 - 13 Seater
3 Seater - 11 Seater
Exterior
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Engine
3.5 L
3.5 L
Petrol
Gasoline
24V V6 DOHC DUAL VVT-i,7GR-FKS
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277 BHP
272 BHP
360
331 Nm
Technologies
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Comparison of configuration highlights
Toyota Hiace 3.5L Commuter GL (13 seater) A/T
- Electronic Engine Immobilizer
- Power Tailgate
- Rear Defogger
- Rear AC Controls
- Electric Curtain - Rear
- Temperature Display
- Keyless Entry
- Welcome Light
- Steering Adjustment
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Number of Airbags
- Pedestrian airbag
- Fire Extinguisher
- Door Edge Protector
- Active Understeer Control (AUC)
- Active Bonnet
- Collision Detection
- Speed Limiter
- Auto Door Lock
- Spare Wheel
- Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- ABS
- Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)
- Active braking
Staria 3.5L Luxury (7 Seater)
- 360 Degree camera
- Parking sensor rear
- Parking sensor front
- Rear Camera
- ABS
Review Comparison
Positive
- Spacious and versatile space
- High durability and reliability
- Excellent stability and driving quality
Negative
- Simple interior design and limited passenger comfort
- Fuel economy is lower than expected
- Sound insulation and suspension system need to be improved
Positive
- Spacious and comfortable interior
- Modern security technologies
- Multiple engine options
Negative
- Relatively high fuel consumption
- Difficulty maneuvering in confined spaces
- High cost of regular maintenance
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Expert / Editor Recommendation
Choose Toyota Hiace 3.5L Commuter GL (13 seater) A/T if you care more about price; choose Staria 3.5L Luxury (7 Seater) if you care more about interior space.
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Q&A
- According to fuel consumption data, Toyota Hiace 3.5L Commuter GL (13 seater) A/T has a fuel consumption of 10, while Staria 3.5L Luxury (7 Seater) has a fuel consumption of 10.53. Therefore, Toyota Hiace 3.5L Commuter GL (13 seater) A/T is more fuel-efficient.
- In terms of interior space, Toyota Hiace 3.5L Commuter GL (13 seater) A/T has a wheelbase of 3.860, while Staria 3.5L Luxury (7 Seater) has a wheelbase of 3273 mm. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, Staria 3.5L Luxury (7 Seater), offers more room.
- Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Toyota Hiace 3.5L Commuter GL (13 seater) A/T uses Rear Wheel Drive, while Staria 3.5L Luxury (7 Seater) uses Front Wheel Drive.