In one corner, we have the Kia Stonic EX, a sleek urban crossover that combines practicality with a touch of premium flair. In the other, the Suzuki Cultus AGS, a compact city car that has long been a favorite for those seeking reliability without breaking the bank. Both are designed to tackle the fast-paced streets, but they offer distinctly different approaches to everyday driving.
So, you might be wondering, why are we comparing the Stonic EX variant all of a sudden? It’s because last week, Kia relaunched the Stonic EX in the market. This marks a significant move, as the EX variant was discontinued in early to mid-2024, leaving only the top-tier EX+ available for purchase. Now, the base EX variant is once again available for buyers.
After seeing the price tag, we immediately thought that this car will give a very tough competition to Suzuki Cultus AGS. Therefore, we’ve decided to draw the comparison of both cars.
First, let’s start with the ex-factory prices of both cars:
- Kia Stonic EX: Rs. 4,767,000
- Suzuki Cultus AGS: Rs. 4,618,000
Price-wise, both cars are are very close to each other, but if you look on the paper, Stonic seems to provide a better value to the price as compared to Cultus. Continue reading the comparison and you’ll find out:
Engine and Performance
The Kia Stonic EX offers a larger engine (1.4L vs 1.0L) with better power output, making it more suited for highway driving. The Suzuki Cultus AGS focuses on economy with a smaller engine and more compact design, paired with the AGS transmission.
| Feature | Kia Stonic EX | Suzuki Cultus AGS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Transmission | 1.4L | 1.0L |
| Power Output | 99 hp | 67 hp |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Automatic |
Dimensions
The Kia Stonic EX is larger in size, providing more space in terms of length, width, and height. The Suzuki Cultus AGS is more compact, making it easier to maneuver in city traffic.
| Feature | Kia Stonic EX | Suzuki Cultus AGS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,140 mm | 3,600 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,760 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,500 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,425 mm |
| Tread (Front/Rear) | 1,537 mm / 1,544 mm | 1,420 mm / 1,410 mm |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 145 mm |
Interior Features
The Kia Stonic EX offers a more advanced infotainment system, a sunroof, and additional cup holders. The Suzuki Cultus AGS is equipped with essential features like a touchscreen but lacks some of the premium touches.
| Feature | Kia Stonic EX | Suzuki Cultus AGS |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 8″ Touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | 8″ Touchscreen |
| Air Conditioning | Digital Climate Control | Manual |
| Seating Material | Fabric, all Black | Fabric, all Black |
| Seat Adjustment (Driver) | Not Specified | Manual Adjustable |
| Seat Adjustment (Passenger) | Not Specified | Manual Adjustable |
| Cup Holders | 6 | 5 |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | No | No |
Exterior Features
The Kia Stonic EX features modern LED headlights and a more stylish exterior with alloy wheels, whereas the Suzuki Cultus AGS provides basic halogen headlamps and slightly smaller wheels.
| Feature | Kia Stonic EX | Suzuki Cultus AGS |
|---|---|---|
| Headlights | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | 15″ Alloy Wheels | 14″ Alloy Wheels |
| Side Mirrors | Body-colored with Electric Adjustability + Retractable | Body-colored with Electric Adjustability |
| Exterior Colors | Clear White, Panthera Metal, Mercury Blue, Cherry Black and Sparkling Silver | Silky Silver, Solid White and Graphite Grey |
Safety Features
The Kia Stonic EX comes with more advanced safety features, including additional airbags, parking sensors, and stability management. The Suzuki Cultus AGS offers the basics, including ABS and airbags.
| Feature | Kia Stonic EX | Suzuki Cultus AGS |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 (Front, Side, Curtain) | 2 (Front) |
| ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Management | Yes | No |
| Rearview Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist Control | Yes | No |
| Parking Sensors | No | No |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
On paper, it’s seems like that Stonic is a better value for money deal in all the aspects, it’s longer, wider, has four additional airbags, comes with hill-start assist and VSA, the infotainment comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, bigger engine, better power figures, projector headlamps and 1″ bigger wheels, all these features lack in Cultus AGS. However, that’s just an on-paper comparison, real life things matter like resale factor, parts availability and parts pricing, and we think Cultus might win in that cases as of now, but solely on the paper, Stonic takes the lead .
Cultus is that much expensive, is overexpensive
Obviously Stonic is a better value for money
Again shocked by the price of Cultus Proton saga ace is worth 4 100 000 PKR
Y compare with cultus and not swift which would be a better comparison..
Swift should have been considered for comparison instead of Cultus ….. even then, Stonic is a better option than Swift ……