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2024 Kia Stonic review
Kia's littlest crossover remains a sharp value pick in a hot segment. But, expensive servicing and spec gaps are marks against it.
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James Wong
Kia Stonic vs Volkswagen Arteon Comparison
Kia Stonic
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Volkswagen Arteon
2024 Kia
Stonic
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Arteon
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
243 to 302 km
66L
409 to 508 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$22,290 - $31,780
$63,640 - $73,240
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drive-away pricing remains sharp
- Relatively practical and efficient
- Strong 7-year warranty
Misses
- Service costs are far too high
- Missing features available overseas
- Drivetrain is laggy at times
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Features list as long as your arm
- Heaps of space in the back and boot
Misses
- Currently missing some safety kit
- Skoda Superb will do the same job for less
- Lack of cabin differentiation to Passat
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)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$900)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
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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 | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 140kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4200 - 4950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
