• Compact Stonic is easy to park
• Fares well for passenger space
• Boot isn’t the largest

How much space is there?

There’s just enough space for two six-foot adults to sit behind each other, with plenty of head, leg, and shoulder room up front. The rear seats have enough headroom, but legroom isn’t particularly generous and it’s not the widest of cabins, so sitting three abreast across the rear bench may be too tight a squeeze.

There’s also loads of adjustment in the front seats, making it easy for drivers of all sizes to get comfortable. Yet the Skoda Kamiq offers loads more space – it’s by far the Stonic’s most practical rival.

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Boot space and storage

The Stonic’s boot is cramped by the standards of the class. At just 352 litres it pales in comparison to the 456-litre Ford Puma or 400-litre Skoda Kamiq. In fact, in terms of outright capacity it’s bested by quite a few superminis.

It’s not all bad news, as the Stonic offers a really wide boot opening and a false floor to add functionality.

Interior stowage, meanwhile, is just about average. There’s a usefully-sized glovebox and a couple of cubbies in front of the gearlever, including a shelf that’s very useful for keeping your smartphone safe. The centre armrest storage is a bit cramped, though, and rear passengers don’t get anything beyond map pockets and dinky door bins.

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Is it easy to park?

The Stonic’s bulging appearance means the corners aren’t all that visible from the driver’s seat, but it’s quite a small car, so there should be no trouble fitting it into most parking spaces. Rear parking sensors do come as standard, while GT-Line cars add a reversing camera. You’ll need GT-Line S for front sensors, though.

Safety

• Tested in 2017
• Five stars from Euro NCAP
• All cars now get autonomous emergency braking

The Stonic was tested by Euro NCAP back in 2017 and scored three stars for the basic model or a full five stars for models equipped with additional safety kit. Since all cars now come with autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, the higher rating applies.

For more safety kit you’ll need to go right up to GT-Line S trim, which adds blind-spot monitoring and, on automatic models, adaptive cruise control.

Isofix points for securely mounting child seats are installed in both outer rear seats.