Kia Stonic vs Toyota Corolla Sedan
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Corolla Sedan scores higher, 76 vs 72
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 28 Oct 2026
Kia Stonic
11 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 not offered · 12 no dataFrom
$26,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 88kW
- Economy
- 5 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 352L
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
12 of 27 standard · no option data · 15 no dataFrom
$32,585
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid
- Power
- 103kW
- Economy
- 3.9 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 471L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 72, but the Kia Stonic is $5,595 cheaper
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$26,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Satellite Navigation not offered
$32,585RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Kia Stonic S
$26,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 28 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $102 a week in repayments ($26,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota Corolla Sedan Ascent Sport Hybrid
$32,585
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $128 a week in repayments ($32,585 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Kia Stonic starts $5,595 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$102/wk(≈$441/mo)
Estimate on the Kia Stonic at $26,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Kia StonicDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Kia Stonic a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Toyota Corolla Sedan a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 4 of 10 key systems on the Kia Stonic and 5 on the Toyota Corolla Sedan.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Kia Stonic
- REC-006665 · published 16 Jul 2026Due to a software issue, the daytime running lamps switch off when the vehicle enters fuel-saving (sailing) mode.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
Toyota Corolla Sedan
- REC-006390 · published 22 Jul 2025Due to a software programming issue, a memory device in the Combination Meter may deteriorate over time.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006193 · published 2 Dec 2024Due to a software issue in the skid control unit ECU, a higher pedal force may be required increasing the braking distance under certain driving conditions.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-006191 · published 29 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, cracks may develop in the upper universal joint of the steering intermediate shaft assembly.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- 5 more on the model page.
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 Toyota Corolla Sedan gets a 8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Toyota Corolla Sedan responds with a 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.
The Toyota Corolla Sedan has the clear power advantage at 103kW vs 88kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Corolla Sedan is 3.1s 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, 465mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Sedan at 4,630mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Corolla Sedan generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 352L in the Kia Stonic and 471L in the Toyota Corolla Sedan, giving the Toyota Corolla Sedan a 119L advantage.
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 0.4 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.8 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 Toyota Corolla Sedan about $1,112 a year (3.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $313 a year less for the Toyota Corolla Sedan.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia Stonic) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Corolla Sedan).
Where each one leads
The Kia Stonic: the lower starting price ($26,990 against $32,585) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Toyota Corolla Sedan: more power (103kW against 88kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (471L against 352L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,112 a year against $1,425).
The Verdict
Toyota Corolla Sedan scores higher, 76 vs 72
The Toyota Corolla Sedan 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: technology (Toyota Corolla Sedan ahead by 18 points), performance (Toyota Corolla Sedan ahead by 12 points), fuel economy (Toyota Corolla Sedan ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Corolla Sedan costs about $313 less (3.9 L/100km against 5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 352L in the Kia Stonic, 471L in the Toyota Corolla Sedan. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia Stonic, 5 on the Toyota Corolla Sedan.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$102/wk(≈$441/mo)
Estimate on the Kia Stonic at $26,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Kia StonicDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Kia Stonic and Toyota Corolla Sedan?
The Kia Stonic is the cheapest at $26,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota Corolla Sedan by $5,595.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Toyota Corolla Sedan uses the least fuel at 3.9L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Kia Stonic and Toyota Corolla Sedan, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota Corolla Sedan has the largest boot at 471L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The Kia Stonic has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota Corolla Sedan makes the most power at 103kW. The Toyota Corolla Sedan is quickest to 100km/h in 8.1s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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