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Kia Stonic vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (20,400 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or Kia Seltos?

Kia Stonic vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Kia Seltos

  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Stonic

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Stonic is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Stonic uses 5.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Seltos

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 Seltos offers visibly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Seltos delivers markedly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

Stonic

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Stonic is clearly lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers clearly more boot space – 536 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries moderately more – 495 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Seltos is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,300
Seltos

Kia Seltos

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
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4.6 (2 Reviews)
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18 Mar 2026, 07:19:10

Very good car, uses little fuel, nothing's gone wrong in 4 years, no breakdowns.

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Ennio
4 Feb 2026, 13:19:36

I'm very satisfied — I have a Stonic Black Edition hybrid, and I haven't had any problems after two years.

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The Kia Seltos is a stylish and practical compact SUV that balances urban-friendly dimensions with a confident road presence. Inside it feels thoughtfully laid out with comfortable seating and a composed ride that suits daily driving and light adventure.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,400 - 26,800 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 128 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,205 - 1,270 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,760 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Kia
Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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