Kia Stonic
✓Agile and easy to maneuver and park in the city
✓Economical fuel consumption in urban driving — 6–7 L/100 km
✓Relatively high feature level for the price — touchscreen, navigation, and parking sensors standard
✓Distinctive and modern exterior design for the price segment
✗1.0 turbo engine (2017–2021) prone to increased oil consumption — requires checking every 5,000 km
✗Exceptionally small trunk — only 352 liters, limiting family use
✗Road noise and squeaking that appears after 30,000–40,000 km
✗Poor resale value — low demand in the local used-car market
Toyota Corolla Cross
✓High reliability even in dense urban driving conditions
✓Relatively low fuel consumption given the local fuel prices
✓Particularly low fuel consumption (around 1:15–1:18 per kilometre) thanks to the 1.8-litre hybrid or petrol engine
✓High reliability and low maintenance costs, in line with Toyota's reputation locally