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Kia Stonic vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (20,100 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or Volvo XC40?

Kia Stonic vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Kia Stonic

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Stonic

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Stonic is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,100 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Stonic uses 5.6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

XC40

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 Volvo XC40 offers substantially more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia Stonic is barely faster – reaching 182 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 100 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 significantly lighter – 1,205 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 483 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers clearly more boot space – 452 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC40 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,328 L, about 173 L more than the Kia Stonic.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries moderately more – 532 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC40 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 £36,800
XC40

Volvo XC40

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 L/100km
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Reviews 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,100 - 26,600 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
127 - 133 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 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
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,165 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
179 - 182 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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