Toyota Yaris vs. KIA Stonic | 1-1 Comparison After Latest Pricing
In the last two blogs, we compared Stoic with City and Swift. This is another follow-up of our comparison with Yaris.
Recently, KIA Lucky Motors announced a 1.5 million PKR price reduction on Stonic as a 5-year anniversary gift.
Now that it shares its price tag with the Yaris ATIV CVT 1.3 Therefore, here’s a 1-1 comparison of both cars.
- Price of Yaris ATIV CVT 1.3: 4.766 Million PKR
- Price of KIA Stonic EX+: 4.767 Million PKR
Our POV on Both Cars
Both cars are of different segments. Toyota Yaris is a C-segment sedan, while the KIA Stonic is a C-segment compact crossover as per the KIA.
Stonic uses sporty, aggressive, and modern styling, while Yaris uses simple design language. This makes Stonic a preferable choice for Gen-Z and Yaris for millennials and mature people who want to secure their investment and don’t care much about the looks of their car.
Resale-wise, there’s no comparison between the two. The Yaris has a Toyota emblem on it, so its resale is not an issue. Stonic, on the other hand, can take some time to be sold in the market.
Both are good value-for-money deals in their respective segments. If you care about resale and parts availability and want a sedan car specifically, the Yaris is the best option under a 5 million budget. If you need a modern interior with sportier looks, a lot of hi-tech goodies, and a pleasure-to-drive experience, Stonic is the best choice.
Exterior
|
Specs |
Stonic |
Yaris |
|
DRLs |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Parking Sensors |
Yes |
No |
|
Headlamps |
LEDs |
Halogens |
|
Alloys |
16” |
15” |
|
Fog Lamps |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Wing mirrors |
Dual-tone with LED indicators |
Dual-tone with LED indicators |
|
Entry |
Keyless |
Keyless |
|
Rear camera |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Rear Bumper |
Matte back with matte white diffuser |
Plain body-colored |
|
Roof rales |
Yes |
No |
|
Rear wiper |
Yes |
No |
|
Brake lamp |
Yes |
No |
From our POV, Stonic’s exterior is more practical and looks better than Yaris’s. Yaris looks very plain from the outside, while Stonic uses a sportier and modern styling approach. So, we think that Stonic takes the win in exterior styling.
Interior
| Specs | Stonic | Yaris |
| Dashboard | Black plastic dashboard with yellow borderline on AC grills and glossy gray tone on the passenger side. | Black + beige dashboard with matte gray accents |
| Seats | Black fabric + leather combination with grey lines and yellow color stitching. | Beige color fabric |
| Steering | Three spokes, the bottom spoke is in a matte white finish and in yellow stitching. | Three spokes, the bottom spoke is in a matte white finish. |
| AC | Digital 2-zone climate control | No climate control |
| Rear power outlet | Yes | No |
| Steering controls | Yes, with cruise control | Yes |
| Sunroof | Yes | No |
| Cruise Control | Yes | No |
| Sunglasses cover | Yes | No |
| Infotainment | 8” | 6.8” |
| Infotainment features | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay | Simple MP4 player |
| Speakers | 6 speakers | 4 speakers |
Under the Bonnet
| Specs | Stonic | Yaris |
| Engine | 1.4L | 1.3L |
| HP | 99 HP @6,000 RPM | 98 HP @6,000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm @4K RPM | 123 NM @4,200 RPM |
| Fuel injection technology | MPI | SPI |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed CVT |
| Engine technology | N/A | Toyota’s VVTi |
| Fuel Economy | 8-11 Km/l | 12-13 Km/l |
Safety Features
| Specs | Stonic | Yaris |
| SRS Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| HAC + VSA + TC + ABS | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Frame technology | AHSS, which makes the body phenomenally rigid, enhances cabin safety upon crash. | N/A |
| ANCAP Ratings | 5-star | PK model not tested on ANCAP |