Browse over 9,000 car reviews

Kia Stonic vs Renault Koleos

What's the difference?

VS
Kia Stonic
Kia Stonic

$16,888 - $29,999

2021 price

Renault Koleos
Renault Koleos

$19,800 - $44,990

2022 price

Summary

2021 Kia Stonic
2022 Renault Koleos
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 3, 1.0L

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
-

-
Fuel Efficiency
5.4L/100km (combined)

8.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Front seats uncomfortable on long trips
  • Hesitant transmission
  • Grim rear seat accommodation - no armrest

  • Average ride quality
  • Dated multimedia and in-car tech
  • Lacks engagement as a driver’s car
2021 Kia Stonic Summary

As surely as night follows day, when there's a new Kia in a new segment, we're told we probably won't be getting it. Those lucky Europeans and then some months (this time years, as it turns out) later, we find out that actually we are getting it.

Not because Kia's Australian arm doesn't want the peculiarly named Stonic - we're still waiting for the reportedly excellent e-Niro. But when that new car is an SUV, even a tiny one, Kia can't make them fast enough. 

However, as m'colleague Tom White reported in December,  COVID stepped in. We're now in the strange position where due to a global pandemic and resulting economic calamity, a car Kia Australia thought it had to forego in return for the excellent Seltos, has in fact arrived to complete the range.

Fresh from the factory, my family scored a top-of-the-range GT-Line for a week to see what it's like in the urban rumble.

View full pricing & specs
Interested in a Kia Stonic?
2022 Renault Koleos Summary

There’s no shortage of models to choose from if you’re after a family-friendly medium SUV. The problem is, it might take a while to get your hands on one, with lengthy wait times for some of the best sellers due to current delays caused by a global parts shortage and supply chain dramas.

But there are a handful of models with healthy stock in dealerships right now and available for immediate delivery. One of them is the Renault Koleos

It's coming to the end of its life cycle and lacks the shine of some of its fresher rivals, but it’s a lot of car for the money. 

We spent a week with the limited edition Koleos Black Edition to see if it is worth a trip to your Renault dealer, or if you should sit tight and wait for one of its newer rivals.

View full pricing & specs
Interested in a Renault Koleos?

Deep dive comparison

2021 Kia Stonic 2022 Renault Koleos

Change vehicle