Kia Stonic vs Skoda Octavia

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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 Kia Stonic features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Octavia gets a 13-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Octavia counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Kia Stonic uses a Petrol producing 88kW and 172Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.2 seconds.

The Skoda Octavia responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.7 seconds.

The Skoda Octavia has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 88kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Octavia is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Kia Stonic measures 4,165mm long on a 2,580mm wheelbase, 533mm shorter than the Skoda Octavia at 4,698mm (2,686mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Octavia generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 352L in the Kia Stonic and 600L in the Skoda Octavia, giving the Skoda Octavia a 248L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1155L vs 1555L.

For towing, the Skoda Octavia leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 600kg 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); both turn in a 10.4 m circle, 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 Kia Stonic costs about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km) and fuel for the Skoda Octavia about $1,739 a year (6.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $314 a year less for the Kia Stonic.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia Stonic) and 7 years / Unlimited (Skoda Octavia). Capped-price servicing: no data (Kia Stonic), 6 years (Skoda Octavia).

Where each one leads

The Kia Stonic: the lower starting price ($26,990 against $39,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,425 a year against $1,739).

The Skoda Octavia: more power (110kW against 88kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (600L against 352L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 900kg).

The Verdict

Skoda Octavia scores higher, 77 vs 72

The Skoda Octavia scores 77 to the Kia Stonic's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Skoda Octavia ahead by 29 points), performance (Skoda Octavia ahead by 16 points), practicality (Skoda Octavia ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Kia Stonic costs about $314 less (5 L/100km against 6.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 352L in the Kia Stonic, 600L in the Skoda Octavia.

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