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
Kia Stonic — Common Problems →Toyota Yaris Cross
✓Well-suited to the local dense and hot urban traffic
✓Reasonable fuel consumption throughout
✓Exceptionally low fuel consumption (averaging 1:18 per 100 km with the 1.5L petrol engine)
✓High reliability and relatively low maintenance costs compared to competitors
