KIA
KIA Stonic
Rs. 48.6 Lakh
starting price
VS
Suzuki
S-Cross
Rs. 45 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | KIA Stonic | S-Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 48.6 Lakh | Rs. 45 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.0L T-GDI Turbo | 1.5L K15B HEV |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1373 cc |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 101 hp |
| Torque | 172 Nm | — |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT | 6AT |
| 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⭐⭐⭐⭐
S-Cross
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
S-Cross
All Variants & Prices
KIA Stonic
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| EX | Rs. 48.6 Lakh |
| EX+Best | Rs. 60.0 Lakh |
S-Cross
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1.5 GL | Rs. 45 Lakh |
| 1.5 Hybrid AllGripBest | 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. S-Cross starts at Rs. 45 Lakh. S-Cross is Rs. 3.6 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.