Toyota Yaris Cross vs Kia Stonic: Hybrid SUV against Petrol SUV
The Yaris Cross is the slightly cheaper, more frugal hybrid with the bigger seats-up boot, while the Stonic counters with a longer warranty and more braked towing.
By Uzzi · 24 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
2026 Toyota Yaris Cross GX Hybrid 2WD
$31,790
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$31,790 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
$32,290
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$32,290 RRP before on-road costs
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Who the Toyota Yaris Cross suits
The Yaris Cross suits buyers who mostly want to keep fuel bills down, with a combined figure of 3.8L/100km from its hybrid powertrain. It also lists for a touch less and has the bigger boot with the seats up. It has a 5-star ANCAP rating on record, which matters if you want that box ticked.
Who the Kia Stonic suits
The Stonic suits buyers who want the longer warranty, at 7-year with unlimited km. It's also the one to look at if you tow a small trailer, with a braked rating of 900kg. Just note we have no ANCAP rating on record for it.
What decides it
1. Fuel use
The Yaris Cross is rated at 3.8L/100km combined, against 5.0L/100km for the Stonic. That's a gap of 1.2L/100km in the hybrid's favour. If you do a lot of driving, this is the figure that keeps paying you back.
2. Warranty
The Stonic comes with a 7-year warranty and unlimited km. The Yaris Cross has a 5-year warranty, also with unlimited km. If you keep cars a long time, the Kia's longer cover is a real point in its favour.
3. Towing
The Stonic is rated to tow 900kg braked, while the Yaris Cross is rated at 400kg. That's 500kg more for the Kia. If you never tow, ignore this one, but it rules the Toyota out for anything beyond a light trailer.
Running costs
The Yaris Cross uses 3.8L/100km combined against 5.0L/100km for the Stonic, so it's the cheaper one to fuel on paper. Both have a service interval of 12 months, and we have no capped servicing price for either car. The Stonic's 7-year warranty outlasts the Toyota's 5-year cover. Check the running-cost chart below to see how the two stack up over time.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,801
per year to run
$55,796
total 5yr cost
$0.72
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,801/year to run, or $24,005 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.
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 are SUVs with 5 seats. The Yaris Cross has a 390L boot with the seats up, 38L more than the Stonic's 352L, though the Stonic opens up to 1,155L with the seats folded and we have no folded figure for the Toyota. They're close in size, at 4,180mm long for the Yaris Cross and 4,165mm for the Stonic. Ground clearance is 170mm for the Toyota and 165mm for the Kia.
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 (42% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
Toyota doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 390 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?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
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 Yaris Cross carries a 5-star ANCAP rating, awarded in 2021. The Stonic has no ANCAP rating on record in our data.
The figures side by side
| Toyota Yaris Cross | Kia Stonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,790 (RRP excl. on-roads) | $32,290 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Powertrain | HEV | ICE |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | CVT | 7-speed DCT |
| Power | 85kW | 88kW |
| Combined system power | 85kW | No data |
| Torque | 120Nm | 172Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 9.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Fuel use (combined) | 3.8L/100km | 5.0L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 36L | 45L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 390L | 352L |
| Boot (seats folded) | No data | 1,155L |
| Length | 4,180mm | 4,165mm |
| Width | 1,765mm | 1,760mm |
| Height | 1,590mm | 1,520mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560mm | 2,580mm |
| Ground clearance | 170mm | 165mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6m | 10.4m |
| Towing (braked) | 400kg | 900kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 400kg | 450kg |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2021) | No rating on record |
| Warranty | 5-year | 7-year |
| Warranty distance | unlimited km | unlimited km |
| Service interval | 12 months | 12 months |
The verdict
For most buyers the Yaris Cross makes more sense, as it lists for $500 less, uses less fuel and has an ANCAP rating on record.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if
You want the lowest fuel use, the bigger seats-up boot and a car with a 5-star ANCAP rating on record.
Pick the Kia Stonic if
You value a 7-year warranty or need to tow up to 900kg braked.
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 Toyota Yaris Cross cheaper than the Kia Stonic?
The Yaris Cross GX Hybrid 2WD is listed at $31,790 (RRP excl. on-roads) and the Stonic Sport at $32,290 (RRP excl. on-roads). On-road costs are extra, and we have no drive-away figures for either car.
Which uses less fuel, the Yaris Cross or the Stonic?
The Yaris Cross hybrid is rated at 3.8L/100km combined. The petrol Stonic is rated at 5.0L/100km.
Which has the bigger boot, Yaris Cross or Stonic?
With the seats up, the Yaris Cross has 390L and the Stonic has 352L. The Stonic is listed at 1,155L with the seats folded, and we have no folded figure for the Yaris Cross.
Does the Kia Stonic have an ANCAP rating?
We have no ANCAP rating on record for the Stonic. The Yaris Cross has a 5-star rating from 2021.
How much can the Yaris Cross and Stonic tow?
The Yaris Cross is rated at 400kg braked and 400kg unbraked. The Stonic is rated at 900kg braked and 450kg unbraked.
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