Kia Stonic vs Skoda Scala – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Kia Stonic has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19400 £, while the Skoda Scala costs 20900 £. That’s a price difference of around 1457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Scala manages with 5 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.50 L. The difference is about 0.50 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 Skoda Scala has a noticeable edge – offering 150 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Scala is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 11.30 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Scala performs to a small extent better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Kia Stonic tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Scala pulls a bit stronger with 250 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Stonic is minimal lighter – 1195 kg compared to 1199 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Scala offers distinct more room – 467 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Scala performs slightly better – up to 1410 L, which is about 255 L more than the Kia Stonic.

When it comes to payload, Kia Stonic barely noticeable takes the win – 455 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

All in all, the Skoda Scala shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.