Kia Stonic YB vs Kia XCeed CD: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Kia · 2017–present
Stonic YB
- Power
- 74 kW101 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 179 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,205 kg

Kia · 2019–present
XCeed CD
- Power
- 85 kW116 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.7 s
- Top speed
- 182 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,355 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Stonic YB 3 XCeed CD 2
- Family XCeed CD Boot: 426 l vs 352 l
- City Stonic YB Length: 4,165 mm vs 4,380 mm; Width: 1,760 mm vs 1,826 mm
- Long trips XCeed CD Wheelbase (ride comfort proxy): 2,650 mm vs 2,580 mm
- Performance Stonic YB 0–100 km/h: 11.0 s vs 11.7 s
- Running costs Stonic YB Fuel per year: €1,500 vs €1,680 (estimated)
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Crossover vs Front-wheel drive · Crossover
In plain words
Kia Stonic YB is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 11.0 s against 11.7 s for Kia XCeed CD. Kia XCeed CD is 215 mm longer than Kia Stonic YB (4,380 mm vs 4,165 mm). Kia Stonic YB is lighter by 150 kg (1,205 kg vs 1,355 kg). Kia XCeed CD has the bigger boot: 426 l against 352 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,500 (Kia Stonic YB), €1,680 (Kia XCeed CD) (estimated). Kia Stonic YB is the older design (from 2017); Kia XCeed CD arrived in 2019. On the catalog figures, the Kia XCeed CD is the pick for family and long trips; the Kia Stonic YB is the pick for city, performance and running costs.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Stonic YB | XCeed CD |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 454 | C · 453 |
| Power | 35 | 36 |
| Grip | 40 | 39 |
| Handling | 65 | 65 |
| Top speed | 30 | 32 |
| Launch | 28 | 25 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Stonic YB1.0 T-GDI 100 · petrol · 74 kW (101 PS) 17.74 sat 124 km/h
- 2 XCeed CD1.0 T-GDI · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) 18.05 sat 121 km/h · +0.31 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Stonic YB | XCeed CD | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,165 mm164.0 in | 4,380 mm172.4 in +215 mm +8.5 in +5.2% |
| Width | 1,760 mm69.3 in | 1,826 mm71.9 in +66 mm +2.6 in +3.8% |
| Height | 1,520 mm59.8 in | 1,483 mm58.4 in −37 mm −1.5 in −2.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm101.6 in | 2,650 mm104.3 in +70 mm +2.8 in +2.7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,205 kg2,657 lb | 1,355 kg2,987 lb +150 kg +331 lb +12.4% |
| Boot | 352 l12.4 cu ft | 426 l15.0 cu ft +74 l +2.6 cu ft +21.0% |
| Fuel tank | 45 l11.9 gal US | 50 l13.2 gal US +5 l +1.3 gal US +11.1% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Stonic YB (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Kia Stonic YB | Kia XCeed CD | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.0 T-GDI 100 · petrol · 74 kW (101 PS) | 1.0 T-GDI · petrol · 85 kW (116 PS) |
| Production years | 2017–present | 2019–present |
| Body | Crossover | Crossover |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 74 kW (101 PS) 99 hp | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 74–88 kW (101–120 PS) 99–118 hp | 74–150 kW (101–204 PS) 99–201 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 172 Nm 127 lb-ft | 200 Nm 148 lb-ft Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 11.0 s Better | 11.7 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 179 km/h 111 mph | 182 km/h 113 mph |
| Power per tonne | 61 kW/t 75 hp/ton calculated | 63 kW/t 76 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3 cyl | 998 cc · 3 cyl 1.0 l |
| Engine code | G3LH | G3LH |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,165 mm 164.0 in | 4,380 mm 172.4 in |
| Width | 1,760 mm 69.3 in | 1,826 mm 71.9 in |
| Height | 1,520 mm 59.8 in | 1,483 mm 58.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm 101.6 in | 2,650 mm 104.3 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,205 kg 2,657 lb Better | 1,355 kg 2,987 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 352 l 12.4 cu ft | 426 l 15.0 cu ft Better |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 45 l 11.9 gal US | 50 l 13.2 gal US Better |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 5.7 l/100 km 41.3 mpg US Better | 6.4 l/100 km 36.8 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 128 g/km Better | 144 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,500/year estimated Better | €1,680/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | 789 km 490 mi estimated | 781 km 485 mi estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (7): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Engine code, Gearbox, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.