Honda Accord vs Kia Stonic

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Honda Accord. ANCAP's published record does not give the Kia Stonic a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Kia Stonic gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia Stonic. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Kia Stonic offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Honda Accord and 1-zone in the Kia Stonic.

Drivetrain

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 335Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Kia Stonic responds with a Petrol making 88kW and 172Nm, paired to a 7-speed dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.2 seconds.

The Honda Accord has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 88kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Honda Accord is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 810mm longer than the Kia Stonic at 4,165mm (2,580mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Honda Accord and 352L in the Kia Stonic, giving the Honda Accord a 218L advantage.

For towing, the Honda Accord leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Kia Stonic's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda Accord costs about $1,226 a year (4.3 L/100km) and fuel for the Kia Stonic about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $199 a year less for the Honda Accord.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Honda Accord) and 7 years / unlimited km (Kia Stonic). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda Accord), no data (Kia Stonic).

Where each one leads

The Honda Accord: more power (135kW against 88kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 352L), the higher braked towing limit (1,000kg against 900kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,226 a year against $1,425).

The Kia Stonic: the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Honda Accord scores higher, 75 vs 72

The Honda Accord scores 75 to the Kia Stonic's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Honda Accord ahead by 24 points), technology (Honda Accord ahead by 21 points), value (Kia Stonic ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda Accord costs about $199 less (4.3 L/100km against 5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Honda Accord, 352L in the Kia Stonic. Warranty: 5 years on the Honda Accord, 7 on the Kia Stonic.

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