Hyundai Staria vs Volkswagen Kombi
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Kombi wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 69%, worth about R 319 970 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Staria | Kombi | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 699 900 | R 1 102 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 233/m | R 19 275/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 84% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 69% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 483 534 | R 803 504 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 216 366 | R 299 296 |
| Value after 5 years | R 391 552 | R 670 156 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
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
Volkswagen Kombi →
Few nameplates carry as much weight in SA, where the Kombi has been the family and school-run bus of choice for generations. The T6.1 made way in 2025 for a Kombi version of the new Ford-built Transporter. Resale is excellent for a vehicle this size and used demand never really cools.
Known for: the default south african family bus
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Hyundai Staria or the Volkswagen Kombi?
The Volkswagen Kombi. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 69% for the Hyundai Staria, a gap of 4 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 Volkswagen Kombi loses about R 299 296. 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 Volkswagen Kombi about R 19 275, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.