7.7
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
Kia Stonic vs Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
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2024 Kia
Stonic
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2024 Skoda
Kodiaq
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
243 to 302 km
58L
435 to 476 km
Warranty
7 year
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MSRP
$22,290 - $31,780
$53,290 - $70,590
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
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)
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
