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 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Kia Stonic
Volkswagen Touareg
2024 Kia
Stonic
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
243 to 302 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$22,290 - $31,780
$86,790 - $129,990
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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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
