Which to buy in 2023, the Volkswagen T-Roc or the Kia Stonic? Today we are going to thoroughly analyze these two B-SUVs to determine which is the best purchase option.
If you are looking for an urban SUV, you will have already noticed that there are a multitude of different options to choose from within this segment. Today we want to present you with two models with their differences so that you know which one to buy in 2023 based on your needs. We are going to face the Volkswagen T-Roc and the Kia Stonic.
To do this, we will resort to a technical comparison based strictly on official and approved data. We will analyze sections such as the exterior dimensions, the cargo capacity of the trunk, the range of engines, the standard equipment of the entry-level version and the prices. At the end, we will expose the strengths of each model.
Dimensions
On the one hand, we have the Volkswagen T-Roc, one of the smallest SUVs of the German brand. Specifically, its body offers 4,235 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width and 1,585 mm in height, all on a platform that offers 2,590 mm of wheelbase.
On the other hand, the Kia Stonic is the option to access the SUV range of the Asian firm, a model that measures 4,140 mm long, 1,760 mm wide and 1,500 mm high, and that offers a 2,580 mm wheelbase on the platform. on which it is based.
Trunk
The trunk is, along with the interior, two key aspects of SUVs. For this reason, they must be spacious and offer a large load capacity. In the case of the Volkswagen model, we are talking about 445 liters of volumetric capacity, expandable up to 1,290 liters by folding down the rear seat backs.
Meanwhile, Kia’s B-SUV does the same with a trunk that has a 350-liter capacity and can be expanded to 1,155 liters by simply folding the backrests of the second row of seats. In both cases, the cabin has space for five passengers.
engines
On a mechanical level, the T-Roc is available with a 110 hp 1.0 TSI petrol engine, a 150 hp 1.5 TSI and a 190 hp 2.0 TSI with a second 300 hp version for the T-Roc R. There is also diesel engines based on the 2.0 TDI with 115 hp and 150 hp. There are versions with a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic, as well as front-wheel drive and 4Motion all-wheel drive options.
In the case of the Stonic, the engine offer includes only gasoline mechanics. There is a 1.2 DPi with 84 CV and a 1.0 T-GDi with 48 V Mild Hybrid technology and an ECO environmental label from the DGT that offers 100 CV and 125 CV of power. The changes are manual of five and six speeds, as well as a transmission automatic of seven relations. All versions send power to the front end.
standard equipment
As for the standard equipment of the Volkswagen T-Roc (Life finish) we find LED headlights, 17-inch wheels, tinted windows, leather steering wheel, tire pressure control, light and rain sensor, hill start assistant, control adaptive cruise, dual-zone climate control, fatigue detector, 8-inch Digital Cockpit and multimedia system with touch screen.
For its part, the Kia Stonic (Concept finish) includes electric windows, leather steering wheel, fog lights, electric mirrors, light and rain sensor, air conditioning, cruise control, multimedia system with 8-inch touch screen, pressure control of tires and seats with fabric upholstery, among others.
Price
If we talk about price, the Volkswagen T-Roc is for sale in Spain from 30,860 euros for the Life version with the 110 hp 1.0 TSI engine and six-speed manual transmission.
In the case of the Kia Stonic, prices start from 18,450 euros in the case of the Concept version with the 84 hp 1.2 DPi engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Conclusion
If we start by comparing the exterior dimensions we can see that the Volkswagen T-Roc is 95mm longer, 60mm wider and 85mm taller than the Kia Stonic, although it only offers 10mm more wheelbase. It also offers a trunk with greater volumetric capacity regardless of the position of the rear seat backs.
As far as engines are concerned, the T-Roc offers more mechanical variety and power levels, although none have the DGT’s ECO environmental mark, which is the great advantage of the Stonic.
The standard equipment, although complete in both models within their respective range access versions, the Volkswagen B-SUV offers extra elements that are standard. However, it is also just over 12,000 euros more expensive in its range access version than the Kia model.
