KIA
KIA Stonic
Rs. 48.6 Lakh
starting price
VS
MG
MG ZS
Rs. 50 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | KIA Stonic | MG ZS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 48.6 Lakh | Rs. 50 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.0L T-GDI Turbo | 1.5L VTi-tech NA |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 172 Nm | — |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT | CVT |
| Drive Type | FWD | |
| Fuel Avg — City | 14 km/l | — |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | 18 km/l | — |
| Ground Clearance | 172 mm | — |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Airbags | 6 | 0 |
| ABS | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Body Type | crossover | crossover |
Ratings Comparison
KIA Stonic
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐
MG ZS
Pros & Cons
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
MG ZS
All Variants & Prices
KIA Stonic
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| EX | Rs. 48.6 Lakh |
| EX+Best | Rs. 60.0 Lakh |
MG ZS
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1.5T Comfort | Rs. 50 Lakh |
| 1.5T LuxuryBest | Rs. 70 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?
KIA Stonic starts at Rs. 48.6 Lakh. MG ZS starts at Rs. 50 Lakh. KIA Stonic is Rs. 1.4 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.