Hyundai VELOSTER vs. Kia Stinger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER and Kia Stinger contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai VELOSTER and the Kia Stinger.

In comparing the Hyundai VELOSTER's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER is a better car than the Kia Stinger.

Pricing: A used 2021 Hyundai VELOSTER ranges from $13,337 to $21,777 while a used 2021 Kia Stinger is priced between $20,209 to $35,992.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai VELOSTER loses 36.1 percent of its value and the Kia Stinger loses 48.8 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai VELOSTER retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Stinger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai VELOSTER’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Kia Stinger base engine makes 255 horsepower. The VELOSTER is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 461 miles.This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Stinger the advantage in maximum range. The VELOSTER uses regular unleaded, and the Stinger uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai VELOSTER, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Kia Stinger, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai VELOSTER and Kia Stinger are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai VELOSTER and the Kia Stinger have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.