Hyundai i10 vs Kia Stonic – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i10 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14600 £, while the Kia Stonic costs 19400 £. That’s a price difference of around 4886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i10 manages with 4.90 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Stonic has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 100 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Stonic is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 11.30 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.40 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Stonic performs minimal better – reaching 179 km/h, while the Hyundai i10 tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Stonic pulls slightly stronger with 200 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 28 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai i10 is somewhat lighter – 996 kg compared to 1195 kg. The difference is around 199 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Stonic offers evident more room – 352 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Stonic performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1155 L, which is about 105 L more than the Hyundai i10.

When it comes to payload, Kia Stonic minimal takes the win – 455 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Our conclusion: The Hyundai i10 proves to be won narrowly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Hyundai i10 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.