Towing capacity for a Kia Stonic

Kia Stonic : SUV urbain, built 2017. 4 engines listed, braked towing capacity : 900 kg (1,984 lb). Always check the V5C logbook before towing.

Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb)
4 listed engines
Enter the weight to see, engine by engine, whether this model can tow it.
Engine Fuel Towing capacity Compatibility
1.0 T-GDi 48V MHEV 120 ch BVM6 hybride 900 kg (1,984 lb) —
1.0 T-GDi 48V MHEV 120 ch DCT7 hybride 900 kg (1,984 lb) —
1.0 T-GDi 100 ch BVM6 essence 900 kg (1,984 lb) —
1.0 T-GDi 100 ch DCT7 essence 900 kg (1,984 lb) —

Kia Stonic (compact SUV, from 2017): according to the official Kia technical data, this model has a braked towing capacity of 900 kg depending on the chosen engine. The published gross train weight confirms these figures. See the table below for each version. Always check your V5C logbook before towing.

Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi 48V MHEV 120 ch BVM6

Fuel
hybride
Power
88 kW / 120 hp
Torque
200 Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm
Gearbox
manuelle 6 rapports
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,225 kg (2,701 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
1,680 kg (3,704 lb)
Gross train weight
2,580 kg (5,688 lb)
Payload
455 kg (1,003 lb)
Max braked towing
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Max unbraked towing
n/a
Years
2017
Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb)

Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi 48V MHEV 120 ch DCT7

Fuel
hybride
Power
88 kW / 120 hp
Torque
200 Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm
Gearbox
automatique DCT 7 rapports
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,260 kg (2,778 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
1,710 kg (3,770 lb)
Gross train weight
2,610 kg (5,754 lb)
Payload
450 kg (992 lb)
Max braked towing
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Max unbraked towing
n/a
Years
2017
Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb)

Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi 100 ch BVM6

Fuel
essence
Power
74 kW / 100 hp
Torque
172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Gearbox
manuelle 6 rapports
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,195 kg (2,635 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
1,650 kg (3,638 lb)
Gross train weight
2,550 kg (5,622 lb)
Payload
455 kg (1,003 lb)
Max braked towing
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Max unbraked towing
n/a
Years
2017
Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb)

Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi 100 ch DCT7

Fuel
essence
Power
74 kW / 100 hp
Torque
172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Gearbox
automatique DCT 7 rapports
Drivetrain
traction
Kerbweight
1,230 kg (2,712 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
1,680 kg (3,704 lb)
Gross train weight
2,580 kg (5,688 lb)
Payload
450 kg (992 lb)
Max braked towing
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Max unbraked towing
n/a
Years
2017
Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Towing capacity = the lower of the manufacturer's max braked towing weight and gross train weight minus gross vehicle weight.

Vehicle info

Vehicle type
SUV urbain
Number of doors
5
Years
2017
Listed engines
1.0 T-GDi 48V MHEV 120 ch BVM6, 1.0 T-GDi 48V MHEV 120 ch DCT7, 1.0 T-GDi 100 ch BVM6, 1.0 T-GDi 100 ch DCT7

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Kia Stonic towing capacity : the practical guide

The Kia Stonic belongs to the SUV family, a body style that combines a raised driving position with the structural rigidity needed for towing. Its higher ground clearance and longer wheelbase typically give a more stable behaviour with a caravan than a compact saloon. Across the 4 listed engines, figures vary depending on transmission and gearbox.

Kia Stonic towing capacity in one line

Across the 4 engines listed, built 2017, towing capacity is 900 kg (1,984 lb), with a manufacturer maximum braked towing weight of 900 kg (1,984 lb). Take the lower of those two figures and you have the real limit, before factoring in your gross train weight.

The engines listed cover petrol, full hybrid. Pick the one whose maximum braked towing weight clears your loaded trailer by a real margin, not just on paper.

Gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and payload

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the maximum laden weight of the car alone : 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) to 1,710 kg (3,770 lb). Gross train weight (GTW) is the maximum laden weight of the whole outfit : 2,550 kg (5,622 lb) to 2,610 kg (5,754 lb). Payload (GVW minus kerbweight) sits at 450 kg (992 lb) to 455 kg (1,003 lb), the share you can use for passengers, luggage and the towbar noseweight.

What to check on the V5C of your own Kia Stonic

  • Field F.1 / F.2 : maximum laden weight (GVW). The figure on your logbook is the only one that legally applies to your car.
  • Field F.3 : gross train weight (GTW). Compare it to the published values above to spot a discrepancy.
  • Field O.1 : maximum braked towing weight. Sometimes lower than the manufacturer brochure if your car was originally fitted without a towbar.
  • Field O.2 : maximum unbraked towing weight. Capped at 750 kg in most cases.

What licence do you need to tow with a Kia Stonic?

If you passed the UK car driving test on or after 1 January 1997, you can now tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM with a standard category B licence: the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped. Drivers who passed earlier usually keep grandfather rights. As a stability rule, less experienced drivers should keep the loaded caravan weight to no more than about 85 % of the car kerbweight, especially on motorways and in crosswinds. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate before hitching up.

FAQ

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kia Stonic?
The gross vehicle weight of the Kia Stonic is 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) to 1,710 kg (3,770 lb).

How much can the Kia Stonic tow?
The Kia Stonic can tow up to 900 kg (1,984 lb) depending on the engine.

Can you tow a caravan with a Kia Stonic?
Yes, within its towing capacity of 900 kg (1,984 lb). Compare it with your caravan loaded weight (MTPLM) before buying.

What licence do you need to tow with a Kia Stonic?
In the UK, drivers who passed the car test on or after 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM on a standard category B licence (the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer test was scrapped). Drivers who passed before then usually keep larger entitlements. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate.

Compiled and maintained by Jérémy Vaucher · last update 9 Jun 2026 · sources and method