GWM Haval Jolion vs Kia Stonic: bigger petrol SUV or thriftier petrol SUV
The Jolion is the larger SUV with more towing capacity and an ANCAP rating on record, while the Stonic uses less fuel, turns tighter and has a slightly bigger boot.
By Uzzi · 11 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$26,990 drive-away
drive-away (VIC)
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$32,290
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$32,290 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Who the GWM Haval Jolion suits
The Jolion suits buyers who want more car on the outside, with a length of 4,472mm and a braked towing capacity of 1,500kg. It also has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022, and our figure is $26,990 (drive-away, VIC).
Who the Kia Stonic suits
The Stonic suits buyers who mostly drive around town and want to keep fuel bills down, with a combined figure of 5.0L/100km. It is the shorter of the two at 4,165mm and has a 10.4m turning circle, which helps in tight car parks. Our price figure is $32,290 (RRP excl. on-roads).
What decides it
1. Price, on different bases
Our figure for the Jolion is $26,990 (drive-away, VIC), while the Stonic is $32,290 (RRP excl. on-roads). Those aren't the same kind of price, so they can't be compared directly. Get a drive-away quote for the Stonic in your state before you decide.
2. Fuel use
The Stonic's combined figure is 5.0L/100km against the Jolion's 6.7L/100km. That's about 1.7L/100km less for the Stonic. Both run on petrol, so if you do a lot of kilometres this gap adds up.
3. Size and space
The Jolion is 4,472mm long, about 307mm longer than the Stonic at 4,165mm. Even so, the Stonic has the bigger boot with the seats up, 352L against 337L, a gap of about 15L. The Stonic's 10.4m turning circle is also tighter than the Jolion's 12.0m.
Running costs
The Stonic is the thriftier of the two on paper, at 5.0L/100km combined versus 6.7L/100km for the Jolion. Both have a 7-year, unlimited km warranty and a 12 months service interval. We have no capped servicing figures for either car, so check those with the dealer. The running-cost chart below lets you compare the two side by side.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
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$5,661
per year to run
$28,305
5yr running cost
Where the 5-year running cost goes
About $5,661/year to run, or $28,305 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration. Pricing for this model hasn't been released yet. Enter the price you expect to pay above to add total cost of ownership and per-kilometre figures.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$5,157
per year to run
$58,074
total 5yr cost
$0.74
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $5,157/year to run, or $25,785 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
Both have 5 seats. Boot space is close, with 337L seats up and 1,133L folded in the Jolion, and 352L and 1,155L in the Stonic. If you tow, the Jolion is rated at 1,500kg braked against the Stonic's 900kg, about 600kg more. The Jolion also sits higher off the ground, with 185mm of clearance against 165mm.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (49% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
GWM doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 337 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (47% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
Kia doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 352 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
No manufacturer 0-100 time is held for this car, so it isn't ranked.
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
The Jolion has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022. The Stonic has no ANCAP rating on record in our data.
The figures side by side
| GWM Haval Jolion | Kia Stonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | No data | $32,290 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Drive-away price (VIC) | $26,990 (drive-away, VIC) | No data |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission | 7-speed DCT |
| Power | 105kW | 88kW |
| Torque | 210Nm | 172Nm |
| 0-100km/h | No data | 11.2 seconds |
| Fuel use (combined) | 6.7L/100km | 5.0L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 45L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 337L | 352L |
| Boot (seats folded) | 1,133L | 1,155L |
| Length | 4,472mm | 4,165mm |
| Width | 1,874mm | 1,760mm |
| Height | 1,581mm | 1,520mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm | 2,580mm |
| Ground clearance | 185mm | 165mm |
| Turning circle | 12.0m | 10.4m |
| Kerb weight | 1,410kg | No data |
| Towing (braked) | 1,500kg | 900kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750kg | 450kg |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2022) | No rating on record |
| Warranty | 7-year | 7-year |
| Warranty distance | unlimited km | unlimited km |
| Service interval | 12 months | 12 months |
The verdict
Pick the Jolion for size, towing and an ANCAP rating on record, or the Stonic for lower fuel use and easier parking.
Pick the GWM Haval Jolion if
You want the bigger SUV, need to tow up to 1,500kg braked, or want a car with an ANCAP rating on record.
Pick the Kia Stonic if
You want lower fuel use at 5.0L/100km, a slightly bigger boot with the seats up and a tighter turning circle for city driving.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Is the Kia Stonic or GWM Haval Jolion more fuel efficient?
On the combined figures, the Stonic uses 5.0L/100km and the Jolion uses 6.7L/100km. That makes the Stonic about 1.7L/100km more efficient on paper.
Which has the bigger boot, the Jolion or the Stonic?
The Stonic has 352L with the seats up and 1,155L folded. The Jolion has 337L and 1,133L, so the two are close.
What ANCAP rating do the GWM Haval Jolion and Kia Stonic have?
The Jolion has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022. We have no ANCAP rating on record for the Stonic.
How much can the Jolion and Stonic tow?
The Jolion is rated at 1,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked. The Stonic is rated at 900kg braked and 450kg unbraked.
What warranty do the Jolion and Stonic come with?
Both come with a 7-year, unlimited km warranty, according to our data.
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