Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Kia Picanto 1.2
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 safety100 hp
Kia Picanto 1.2
Car B
Kia Picanto 1.2
A city-focused model that prioritizes efficiency and value, the Kia Picanto 1.2 suits commuting and light family duties. It trades outright performance and cargo space for low running costs and simplicity.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline4-star safety4.5 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 53 / 53
City 75 / 78
Budget / value 54 / 76
Road trip 42 / 20
Performance 30 / 29
Cargo 19 / 14
Practical 39 / 51
Premium 15 / 10
Winter 20 / 16

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid · Orange = Kia Picanto 1.2

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid Kia Picanto 1.2
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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 Picanto 1.2

  • Low purchase price (~15000) offers good value in its segment
  • Efficient for its class at 4.5 L/100 km, keeping fuel bills down
  • Five seats and a 255 L trunk cover everyday errands and school runs
  • Strong reliability signals fit daily commuting needs

Verdict

Pick Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi ISG 100 Mild Hybrid is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Kia Picanto 1.2 if…
Performance & capability
Kia Picanto 1.2 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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