Kia Stinger vs Toyota Avalon (2022)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$385
- Stinger: 7.2 cu ft more cargo, 44 lb-ft more torque.
- Avalon: 1 mpg better, 3.9 in more rear legroom.
- Stinger wins 4 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Stinger | Avalon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,435 | $37,820 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 301 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft | Stinger |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 26 mpg | Avalon |
| Cargo, max | 23.3 cu ft | 16.1 cu ft | Stinger |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 16.1 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in | 40.3 in | Avalon |
| Front legroom | 42.6 in | 42.1 in | Stinger |
| Length | 190.2 in | 195.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.6 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,611 lb to 4,129 lb | 3,570 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 1,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7 s published | 5.5 s estimate | Avalon |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Stinger |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Stinger GT-Line RWD $36,290 | Avalon XLE FWD $36,825 | $535 |
| Avalon XLE FWD $36,825 | Stinger GT-Line RWD $36,290 | $535 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Stinger | Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,435 | $37,820 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $46,651 | $46,682 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Stinger wins.
Avalon wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Avalon | 4% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Stinger | 31% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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