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2025 Kia Stonic review
All Kia Stonics are now turbocharged and safer than before, but they also cost a bit more upfront and to service.
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Matt Campbell
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2024 Kia
Stonic
vs
2024 Mazda
Mazda 6
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Driving the family
City driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
45L
243 to 302 km
62L
434 to 471 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$22,290 - $31,780
$36,290 - $55,685
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- New turbo engine
- Improved safety technology
- Delightfully low-tech interior
Misses
- Cheaper rivals have bigger screens
- Expensive to service
- No adaptive cruise control
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
NA
Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 13 - 14.5 | |
