Comparison - Kia Stonic GT-Line 2021 - vs - MG ZS EV 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
20,995
Updated: 
04 Mar 2021
£
32,995
Updated: 
13 Mar 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Zest Yellow
#F7D878
Clear White
#E5E4E0
Blaze Red
#B32425
Storm Grey
#404143
Midnight Black
#000000
Azure Blue
#206E95
Color: 
Arctic White
#FAFAFA
Black Pearl
#111111
Battersea Blue
#0047BB
Monument Silver
#97999B
Dynamic Red
#DA291C

Electric

Battery: 
51.1 kWh lithium-ion
Full Charge Range: 
198mi
Full Charge Time: 
(50kW public rapid charger), to 80% -- 54 minutes
Top Speed: 
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.00s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Kia has finally joined the booming city-SUV class.

Pros
Modern design
Perky economical engine
Runs on regular unleaded
Long list of standard equipment
Roomy boot
Seven-year warranty

Cons
Service intervals are short at 10,000km
Service costs a touch on the high side
Rear camera is fuzzy at night
Lacks rear cross-traffic alert and blind zone warning

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Pros
Easy to drive
Reassuring seven-year warranty
Colourful personalisation options

Cons
Cramped back seats
Rather noisy at speed
Cabin feels cheap in places

By: 
carwow.co.uk

PROS
It's a great-looking little thing
Well-sorted steering and handling
Seven-year warranty wth no strings attached

CONS
Gets a bit rowdy on coarse roads
Cheap and reflective dash plastic
$5000 hike over related Rio GT-Line

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Pros
Light, accurate steering
Pretty practical
Improved infotainment

Cons
Interior finish not great
Limited adjustment for driver's seat and wheel
Rear headroom poor

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Competitive pricing
Practical
Long warranty

Cons
Unremarkable driving experience
Some cheap materials in the cabin
Anonymous styling

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Electric
Fuel Economy Info: 
Urban - 41mpg UK Extra Urban - 57mpg UK
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.00L
Torque: 
126ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
206ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
100hp
at 6 000rpm
173hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multifunction leather steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Gearshift Knob
Front 12v Power Socket
Overhead Console with Sunglasses Case
Remote Central Door Locking with Fold-away Key
D-Cut Perforated Leather Trimmed Steering Wheel
3 Driving Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
3 Regenerative Braking Modes (1, 2, 3)
Leather Steering Wheel
Speed Sensing Locking

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
162.90in
170.10in
Width: 
69.20in
71.20in
Height: 
59.80in
64.90in
Front Track: 
60.30in
60.00in
Rear Track: 
60.50in
60.50in
Wheel Base: 
101.50in
101.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
40.70cu.ft
38.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
992lbs
1102lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.40cu.ft
16.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2773.00lbs
3549.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Full Digital Driver Information Display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically Adjustable, Heated and Folding Door Mirrors with LED Indicator Lights
All-round Electric Windows with Driver's Auto Up & Down Function
Electrically Adjustable, Folding, Heated, Body Colour Door Mirrors
Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start
Front & Rear Electric Windows with Driver's one-touch up/down

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver's Seat Height Adjuster
Front Passenger Seat Back Pocket
Leather Style Upholstery with Contrast Stitching
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Rear Seats Features: 
60:40 Split Folding Rear Seats
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Remote Central Door Locking with Fold-away Key
Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror & Illumination
Automatic Defog System
Auto Air Conditioning with odour and pollutant filter

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6-Speaker
8" Touchscreen Display with DAB Radio
8" Touchscreen Navigation with Telematics
Kia Connected Services featuring TomTom™ Live
4.2" Supervision Colour Cluster Display
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ with voice control*
Front and Rear USB Charging Port
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
iSmart user app (includes Vehicle Status, Charging Management, WiFi)
Apple CarPlay n Android Auto™
360° Parking Camera
3 USB Ports (1x front - inc data transfer, 1x rear, 1x rear view mirror - power only for Dash Cam accessory)
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Heated Rear Window
Rear Wiper/Washer
Speed-variable Front Wipers
Black Rear Spoiler with High-mounted Brake Light
Rear Fog Light
Solar Windshield Glass
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17"
17 in
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (City/Pedestrian/Cyclist)
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Driver Attention Warning (DAW) & High Beam Assist (HBA)
Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG)
Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners & Load Limiters
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Anti Rolling Protection (ARP)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)