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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 Volvo S60 Comparison
Kia Stonic
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Volvo S60
2024 Kia
Stonic
vs
2024 Volvo
S60
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
243 to 302 km
60L
84 to 432 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$22,290 - $31,780
$65,990 - $88,990
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Performance bang for buck
- Efficient PHEV powertrain
- User-friendly infotainment system
Misses
- Handling doesn't match straight-line speed
- Limited interior storage, boot space
- Priced against stiff competition
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 1969 | |
| 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 | 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.8 | |
