2022 Toyota Raize vs Kia Stonic Comparison: Spec Sheet Battle

Updated Mar 08, 2022

A duel between two subcompact crossovers.

In this article...

  1. Crossover rivals do battle
  2. Exterior
  3. Interior
  4. Engine and Performance
  5. Safety
  6. Price
  7. Conclusion

Toyota Raize vs Kia Stonic: Crossover rivals do battle

The Philippines crossover market is, without a doubt, one of the most competitive. In recent years, various carmakers have introduced their own entries to this segment, and they have generally been met with positive feedback by car buyers. 

For Toyota, it is going into the subcompact crossover segment in 2022 with a bang through its introduction of the Raize. Kia, on the other hand, has already brought in the youthful-looking Stonic back in 2021. 

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So, which of these two crossovers are better specs-wise? Let’s find out by comparing the range-topping Toyota Raize 1.0-liter Turbo CVT against the top-spec Kia Stonic EX 1.4 AT. 

A picture of the Toyota Raize and the Kia Stonic head to head.

Let's find out which of these two subcompact crossovers are better on paper

Toyota Raize vs Kia Stonic: Exterior

Let’s begin by comparing their sizes. For the Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT, it has a length of 4,030mm, a width of 1,710mm, and a height of 1,605mm. It also has a ground clearance of 200mm, and a wheelbase length of 2,525mm. 

A picture of the Toyota Raize

The Toyota Raize

In turn, the Kia Stonic EX 1.4 AT is 4,100mm long, 1,735mm wide, and 1,533mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length of 2,570mm, and a ground clearance of 185mm. 

Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT 

Dimensions 

Kia Stonic EX 1.4 AT 

4,030mm 

Length 

4,100mm 

1,710mm 

Width 

1,735mm 

1,605mm 

Height 

1,533mm 

2,525mm 

Wheelbase 

2,570mm 

200mm 

Ground Clearance 

185mm 

The model from Kia is definitely longer than the Toyota crossover. It is also wider and has a much longer wheelbase, but the Raize is taller. Then again, the Toyota offers a bit more ground clearance than the Kia model. 

For exterior equipment, both top-spec variants of the Toyota Raize and Kia Stonic come standard with front foglamps, LED daytime running lamps, and LED taillights. The Toyota model does provide LED headlamps though, which the Kia model lacks. In turn, the Kia Stonic EX does come with roof rails, which are absent on the Raize. 

A picture of the Kia Stonic

The Kia Stonic

The Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo then features power-folding side mirrors, as well as a set of 17-inch wheels. Meanwhile, the Kia Stonic EX only has power-adjustable side mirrors and a set of smaller 16-inch alloy wheels. 

Both the range-topping Raize 1.0 Turbo and the top-spec Stonic EX also come with a two-tone paint job. 

Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT 

Exterior Equipment 

Kia Stonic EX 1.4 AT 

LED 

Headlights 

Halogen 

LED 

Daytime Running Lights 

LED 

LED 

Turn signal lamps 

Halogen 

LED 

Taillights 

LED 

With 

Front Fog lights 

With 

None 

Roof rails 

With 

17-inch 

Wheel size 

16-inch 

Alloy 

Wheel type 

Alloy 

Toyota Raize vs Kia Stonic: Interior

As with most subcompact crossovers in the market today, both the Toyota Raize and the Kia Stonic can offer ample space for up to five occupants. As for cargo, the Stonic can carry up to 352 liters with the seats up, while the Raize offers 369 liters of default cargo space. 

Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT 

Interior Equipment 

Kia Stonic EX 1.4 AT 

Leather 

Seat Material 

Leather 

Manual 

Driver’s seat adjustment 

Manual 

Tilt 

Steering wheel adjustment 

Tilt  

Automatic 

Air-conditioning type 

Automatic 

Push button 

Ignition 

Push button 

None 

Seat cooling 

None 

None 

Power liftgate 

None 

Seating capacity 

Moving on to amenities, both the top-spec Raize 1.0 Turbo and the Stonic EX come with automatic air-conditioning. Both also offer leather seats, a push-to-start button, and a manually adjustable driver’s seat.  

A picture of the Toyota Raize's interior.

Inside the Toyota Raize

The Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo uses a digital gauge cluster, while the Stonic EX gets a more conventional analog gauge cluster with multi-information display at the center. 

For entertainment, the Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo is kitted out with a nine-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is then linked to a six-piece speaker system. 

A picture of the interior of the Kia Stonic

The Kia Stonic's cockpit

The Kia Stonic EX meanwhile, gets a slightly smaller eight-inch touchscreen that also has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is also connected to a six-piece speaker system. 

Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT 

On-board tech 

Kia Stonic EX 1.4 AT 

9-inch touchscreen 

Infotainment system 

8-inch touchscreen 

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB 

Connectivity options 

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB 

6 speakers 

# of speakers 

6 speakers 

None 

Wireless charger 

None 

With 

Power-folding side mirror 

None 

Toyota Raize vs Kia Stonic: Engine and Performance

Under the hood, the Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT uses a 1.0-liter inline-3 turbocharged gasoline engine. At maximum, it can generate up to 97 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels using a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shifters.  

A picture of the Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo's engine

The Toyota Raize's 1.0-liter inline-3 turbocharged gasoline engine

Of note, lower Raize trims like the E and the G come standard with a naturally-aspirated 1.2-liter engine, which can make 87 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque. The Raize G also uses a CVT, while the Raize E can come with either a CVT or a five-speed manual gearbox. 

For the Kia Stonic, all of its variants use a 1.4-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that can generate up to 97 horsepower for the trims that use a six-speed automatic transmission. For the five-speed manual, it makes 94 horsepower. 

On all Stonic trims, its four-banger makes 132 Nm of torque, and all assume a front-wheel-drive layout. The Stonic also comes with a manual mode for its tranny, but it is controlled using a gear lever. 

To sum it up, the Raize turbo’s smaller inline-3 is a match against the Stonic’s larger 1.4-liter inline-4 engine when it comes to horsepower. For torque though, the Raize’s turbocharged model can produce a fair bit more. Then again, the 1.2-liter Raize’s variants lag a bit behind the Kia model’s engine. 

A picture of the Kia Stonic's engine.

The Stonic's 1.4-liter inline-4 gasoline engine

For suspensions, both the Toyota Raize and the Kia Stonic use a MacPherson strut for the front, and a torsion beam for the rear. For braking, both use front disc brakes. The rear brakes on the Raize, however, are drums while the ones on the Stonic EX are discs.  

Both then use hand-operated manual parking brakes. 

Specs 

Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT 

Kia Stonic EX 1.4 AT 

Engine 

Inline-3 Turbocharged gasoline 

Inline-4 gasoline 

Displacement 

1.0-liters 

1.4-liters 

Transmission 

CVT 

six-speed automatic

Horsepower 

97 horsepower 

97 horsepower 

Torque 

140 Nm 

132 Nm 

Drivetrain  

Front-wheel-drive 

Front-wheel-drive 

Toyota Raize vs Kia Stonic: Safety

For safety, both the Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo and the Kia Stonic EX come standard with anti-lock braking with electronic brakeforce distribution, stability control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a security alarm, etc. 

The top-of-the-line Raize, however, does have six airbags while the Stonic EX is kitted out with two. The Raize 1.0 Turbo also features several driver-assist tech that are absent on the Stonic EX. These include blind-sport monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert. 

Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT 

Safety equipment 

Kia Stonic EX 1.4 AT 

Airbags 

With 

Antilock braking with EBD 

With 

With 

Reverse Camera 

With 

Standard 

Cruise control 

Standard 

With 

Hill-start assist 

With 

With 

Stability control 

With 

With 

ISOFIX child seat tethers 

With 

None 

Lane departure warning 

None 

With 

Blind-spot detection 

None 

With 

Engine immobilizer 

With 

With 

Security alarm 

With 

None 

Emergency braking 

None 

Toyota Raize vs Kia Stonic: Price

Toyota Raize Variants 

Price 

Raize 1.2 E MT 

Php 746,000 

Raize 1.2 E CVT 

Php 816,000 

Raize 1.2 G CVT 

Php 906,000 

Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT 

Php 1,031,000 

 

Kia Stonic Variants 

Price 

Stonic LX 1.4 MT 

Php 735,000 

Stonic LX 1.4 AT 

Php 835,000 

Stonic Style Edition 1.4 AT 

Php 895,000 

Stonic EX 1.4 AT 

Php 925,000 

Toyota Raize vs Kia Stonic: Conclusion

When compared in terms of on-board features, the Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT offers a whole lot more than the Kia Stonic EX 1.4 AT. This however, comes at a price since the said Toyota model has a significantly more expensive top-spec variant. If safety is a primary concern for you though, you might want to lean more towards the Raize. 

A picture of the rear of the Toyota Raize.

Do you like how the Toyota Raize looks from the rear?

Both top-spec trims of the Raize and the Stonic are more or less a match in terms of power output. Then again, the Raize might feel sportier due to having paddle shifters, as well as providing slightly more torque. 

To conclude, both are great vehicles when it comes to balancing out price and features. The Raize has more which translates to a slightly higher price tag, whereas the Stonic is more affordable, but it has less features.  

A picture of the rear of the Kia Stonic.

Or do you prefer the Kia Stonic's rear end?

If you’re keen to get either of these two though, we urge you to take each of them out for a test drive. 

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

Author

Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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