Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Kia Forte5
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid
Car A
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid
Efficient and city-friendly, the Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi Mild Hybrid balances low running costs (5.4 L/100 km) with enough everyday practicality for a small family. Look elsewhere if you need brisk performance, extra cargo capacity, or all-wheel traction.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5.4 L/100km
Kia Forte5
Car B
Kia Forte5
The Kia Forte5 blends family-ready space with brisk, efficient performance at a price that reads as good value in its segment. It suits growing families and city commuters who want capability without excess cost.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety204 hp
Why compared performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 53 / 77
City 75 / 61
Budget / value 54 / 70
Road trip 42 / 50
Performance 30 / 32
Cargo 19 / 42
Practical 39 / 61
Premium 15 / 23
Winter 20 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid · Orange = Kia Forte5

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid Kia Forte5
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Pros & cons

Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid

  • Efficient for its class at 5.4 L/100 km for commuting and city trips
  • Five seats and a 352 L trunk suit small-family duties
  • Usable performance for urban traffic from the 1.0L turbo mild-hybrid (0-100 km/h in 10 s)
  • Good value in its segment at this price point

Kia Forte5

  • Expansive 754 L cargo space for family gear and weekly shops
  • 204 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s for confident merges and passes
  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km to help manage fuel spend
  • Priced at 23,990, offering good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid if…
Best fuel economy
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid uses 5.4 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Forte5 if…
More power
Kia Forte5 puts out 204 hp vs 100 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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