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Kia Stonic vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (115 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20100 £ vs 32800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or VW Tiguan?

Kia Stonic

VW Tiguan

3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Stonic @ Kia Corporation

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 decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20100 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 12651 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.60 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

Tiguan @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan has a clearly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.70 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Kia Stonic tops out at 182 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls convincingly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

Stonic @ Kia Corporation

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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia Stonic is distinct lighter – 1205 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 394 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers decisively more room – 652 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs evident better – up to 1650 L, which is about 495 L more than the Kia Stonic.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan to a small extent takes the win – 533 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £32,800
Tiguan @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
Kia Stonic
VW Tiguan

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Kia Stonic

The Kia Stonic is a sprightly compact crossover that mixes city-friendly agility with a cheeky, modern design — perfect for buyers who want style without sacrificing sense. Inside it serves up clever practicality and a bright, well-equipped cabin, making everyday driving feel a bit more fun than it has any right to be.

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VW Tiguan

3.3 (3 Reviews)
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Kia Stonic
VW Tiguan
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Tiguan @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
20100 - 26600 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
127 - 133 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1205 - 1270 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4165 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1760 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1520 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1155 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
179 - 182 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.