Kia Stonic vs Skoda Superb

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 Superb gets a 9.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Superb counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and ambient lighting. 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 Superb responds with a Petrol making 195kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Skoda Superb has the clear power advantage at 195kW vs 88kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Skoda Superb is 5.6s 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, 747mm shorter than the Skoda Superb at 4,912mm (2,841mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 352L in the Kia Stonic and 589L in the Skoda Superb, giving the Skoda Superb a 237L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1155L vs 1795L.

For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 1,300kg 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 0.7 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.1 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 Kia Stonic costs about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km) and fuel for the Skoda Superb about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $741 a year less for the Kia Stonic.

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

Where each one leads

The Kia Stonic: the lower starting price ($26,990 against $67,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,425 a year against $2,166).

The Skoda Superb: more power (195kW against 88kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (589L against 352L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,200kg against 900kg).

The Verdict

Skoda Superb scores higher, 76 vs 72

The Skoda Superb scores 76 to the Kia Stonic's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Skoda Superb ahead by 42 points), safety (Skoda Superb ahead by 29 points), fuel economy (Kia Stonic ahead by 24 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Kia Stonic costs about $741 less (5 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 352L in the Kia Stonic, 589L in the Skoda Superb.

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