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Kia Stonic vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (20,400 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or Peugeot Rifter?

Kia Stonic vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly 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 moderately cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,469 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Rifter

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 Peugeot Rifter offers moderately more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 15 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Stonic is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.7 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers markedly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Stonic

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Stonic is clearly lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 698 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries substantially more – 814 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 369 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
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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 Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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5 May 2026, 18:40:42

Citroen Berlingo -ПО дизайну напоминает ,те летающее тарелки из фильма ФАНТОМАС.Где время когда Франция не имела представления ,как должен выглядеть автомобиль.

А вот PEUGEOT RIFTER -Это уже уровень моего представления семейного внедорожника-красовера,и рабочей симпатичной лошадки.Эго и выбрал за это .

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,400 - 26,800 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 128 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,205 - 1,270 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,760 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

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

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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