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Kia Stonic vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (20,400 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or Maserati Ghibli?

Kia Stonic vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Stonic is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,361 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Stonic uses 5.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Ghibli offers clearly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.7 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers substantially more torque with 580 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Stonic

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Stonic is significantly lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 748 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries clearly more – 577 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Ghibli has only a minor advantage 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 £88,800
Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
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Kia Stonic

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Jan
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 Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,400 - 26,800 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 128 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,205 - 1,270 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Maserati
Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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