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Kia Stonic vs SsangYong Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (20,100 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or SsangYong Tivoli?

Kia Stonic vs SsangYong Tivoli: Key differences

Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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SsangYong Tivoli

  • markedly more power
  • 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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 20,100 £ , while the SsangYong Tivoli costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Stonic uses 5.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Tivoli

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 SsangYong Tivoli offers markedly more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Kia Stonic is very slightly faster – reaching 182 km/h, while the SsangYong Tivoli tops out at 181 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Tivoli delivers noticeably more torque with 280 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Stonic

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Stonic is moderately lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 1,375 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers significantly more boot space – 720 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 368 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Tivoli offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,440 L, about 285 L more than the Kia Stonic.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Tivoli carries marginally more – 455 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Tivoli stands well ahead of its rival 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 £21,400
Tivoli

SsangYong Tivoli

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7 - 8.3 L/100km
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4.6 (2 Reviews)
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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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SsangYong Tivoli

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,100 - 26,600 £
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
127 - 133 g/km
co2
161 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,205 - 1,270 kg
Curb weight
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Length
4,165 mm
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
425 - 455 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, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
179 - 182 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
SsangYong
Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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