Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Kia Forte5
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100
Car A
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100
The Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 focuses on city efficiency and everyday practicality at good value in its segment. It’s well suited to commuters and small families, though power and cargo space are more modest than sporty or cargo-heavy alternatives.
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 55 / 70
Road trip 29 / 50
Performance 29 / 32
Cargo 19 / 42
Practical 39 / 61
Premium 14 / 23
Winter 20 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Kia Forte5
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100

  • Efficient for its class (5.4 L/100 km) keeps city running costs down
  • Good value in its segment at around 21,000
  • Five seats and a 352 L trunk work for small-family duties
  • Easygoing performance for urban use: 100 hp, 172 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 9.9 s

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 if…
Best fuel economy
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 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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