Hyundai Staria vs Toyota Quantum
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Quantum wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 69%, worth about R 76 055 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Staria | Quantum | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 699 900 | R 754 400 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 233/m | R 13 186/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 84% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 69% | 74% |
| Value after 3 years | R 483 534 | R 559 589 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 216 366 | R 194 811 |
| Value after 5 years | R 391 552 | R 469 723 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Hyundai Staria →
Replaced the H-1 in 2021 with styling nobody misses in traffic. The range runs from a panel van through 9 and 11-seaters to a plush Luxury model, all with the 2.2 diesel. Shuttle operators and big families keep demand and resale firm.
Known for: spaceship styling and shuttle duty
Toyota Quantum →
The Quantum name arrived in 2005 on the H200-series HiAce and now covers the larger 2019-onwards panel van and bus range. Shuttle services, courier fleets and taxi operators buy it for durability under brutal duty cycles. Used Quantums are always in demand and depreciate slowly for a commercial vehicle.
Known for: taxi and shuttle fleet standard
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Staria or the Toyota Quantum?
The Toyota Quantum. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 69% for the Hyundai Staria, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Staria loses about R 216 366 over three years and the Toyota Quantum loses about R 194 811. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Hyundai Staria runs about R 12 233 per month and the Toyota Quantum about R 13 186, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.