Kia Stonic (YB) or SEAT Arona (KJ)?

2017–present vs 2017–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Stonic (YB) 4,165 mm, Arona (KJ) 4,153 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Stonic (YB) 352 l, Arona (KJ) 400 l.
Lowest consumption: Stonic (YB) 4.1 l/100 km, Arona (KJ) 4.3 l/100 km.
Power: Stonic (YB) 58–100 kW, Arona (KJ) 70–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Stonic (YB) 34 items (LX), Arona (KJ) 35 items (Reference).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Stonic (YB)2017–present · 13 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, Edition 7Specifications →Listings →

SEAT Arona (KJ)2017–present · 10 engines · Reference, Style, FR, XcellenceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Stonic (YB)2017–presentno listings	SEAT Arona (KJ)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,140 mm–4,165 mm	Length4,138 mm–4,153 mm
Width	Width1,760 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,520 mm	Height1,543 mm–1,552 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,580 mm	Wheelbase2,566 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance165 mm–183 mm	Ground clearance190 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume352 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,288 kg	Curb weight1,138 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–present	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines10
Power	Power58–100 kW (79–136 hp)	Power70–110 kW (95–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 136	Lowest consumption4.3 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.3 s · 1.0 T-GDI 120	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.5 TSI 150 DSG
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Reference
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · LX	Items in the base trim35 · Reference
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim45 · Xcellence
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Stonic (YB) or SEAT Arona (KJ)?

Length: Kia Stonic (YB) 4,165 mm, SEAT Arona (KJ) 4,153 mm (a 12 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,580 vs 2,566 mm. Boot: 352 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Stonic (YB) or SEAT Arona (KJ)?

The most frugal Kia Stonic (YB) uses 4.1 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 136); the most frugal SEAT Arona (KJ) 4.3 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 95).

Which is more powerful — Kia Stonic (YB) or SEAT Arona (KJ)?

The strongest Kia Stonic (YB) makes 100 kW (136 hp) (1.6 CRDi 136); the strongest SEAT Arona (KJ) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.5 TSI 150).

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