Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Stonic
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Honda Civic
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Hyundai Sonata
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Kia Stonic
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 88.34 lakh | Rs 1.03 crore | Rs 54.99 lakh | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1498 cc | 1999 cc | 998 cc | |
| Engine power | 127 hp | 152 hp | 99 hp | |
| Engine torque | 180 Nm | 192 Nm | 172 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | CVT | Automatic | DCT | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 4687 mm | 4900 mm | 4165 mm | |
| Width | 1802 mm | 1860 mm | 1760 mm | |
| Height | 1432 mm | 1445 mm | — | |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm | 2840 mm | 2580 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 154 mm | — | — | |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L | 45 L | |
| Boot space | — | 510 L | 352 L | |
| Tyre size | Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys | 235/45R18 | 195/55R16 (Turbo X), 205/55R17 (Turbo S) | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | — | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | Clear White, Fusion Black, Sparkling Silver, Interstellar Grey, Selenium Grey | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | No | Yes | No | |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | No | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | No | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | No | No | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | No | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | No | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | No | |
| Leather seats | No | Yes | No | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | Yes | No | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | No | |
| Sunroof | Yes | No | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in navigation | Yes | No | No | |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | No | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | No | No | |
| Roof rails | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear defogger | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Rear door side curtains | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | No | |
| Auto child lock | No | Yes | No | |
| 8-inch display audio with 6 speakers | No | No | Yes | |
| 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Multi-collision brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Manual speed limit assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Stonic: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Stonic?
The Kia Stonic is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Stonic from Rs 54.99 lakh, the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh and the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore.
Which is more powerful, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Stonic?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X: 99 hp).
Which has more boot space, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Stonic?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X: 352 L).
Which has more safety features, Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Stonic?
The Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Stonic 1.0L Turbo X has 6 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Stonic prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
