KIA
Soul
Rs. 50 Lakh
starting price
VS
KIA
KIA Stonic
Rs. 48.6 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Soul | KIA Stonic |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 50 Lakh | Rs. 48.6 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.0L T-GDI Turbo | |
| Displacement | 1591 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | 123 hp | 120 hp |
| Torque | — | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | 7DCT | 7-speed DCT |
| Drive Type | FWD | |
| Fuel Avg — City | — | 14 km/l |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | — | 18 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | — | 172 mm |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Airbags | 0 | 6 |
| ABS | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Body Type | crossover | crossover |
Ratings Comparison
Soul
KIA Stonic
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros & Cons
Soul
KIA Stonic
Turbocharged engine punches above its cc for highway driving
Stylish crossover look at sedan pricing
Good fuel economy for a crossover
Small boot space vs traditional SUVs
DCT can jerk at low city speeds initially
Small 1.0L engine sounds buzzy under hard acceleration
All Variants & Prices
Soul
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1.6 LX | Rs. 50 Lakh |
| 2.0 GT-LineBest | Rs. 80 Lakh |
KIA Stonic
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| EX | Rs. 48.6 Lakh |
| EX+Best | Rs. 60.0 Lakh |
Verdict — KIA Stonic
A fun, stylish urban crossover. If you want crossover looks without the big SUV price, Stonic delivers with its peppy turbo engine.
🎯 Which one should you buy?
Soul starts at Rs. 50 Lakh. KIA Stonic starts at Rs. 48.6 Lakh. KIA Stonic is Rs. 1.4 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.