Honda Elevate vs Kia Sonet

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
N/A

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

CVT
AT

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

121hp at 6600 rpm
115.6 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

145Nm at 4300 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Number of Gears

6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Lockable Differential/s

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

16.92 kmpl
18.6 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.6 kmpl
13.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.1 kmpl
18.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

10.85 kmpl
16.3 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

24.22 kmpl

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail

Drive Mode Types

Multiple

Auto Start/Stop

0-100kph

12.1 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.42 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.7 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Nonindependent, Torsion Beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

5.2 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4312 mm
3995 mm

Width

1790 mm
1790 mm

Height

1650 mm
1642 mm

Wheelbase

2650 mm
2500 mm

Ground Clearance

220 mm
None mm

Kerb Weight

1258 kg
None kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

458 litres
385 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Driving Modes

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

Remote Locking

Electric Tailgate Release

Dead Pedal

Roof Grab Handles

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Cooled Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

12 Volt Port

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Interior Lamps

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

Third Row AC Vents

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

Auto Parking

Ambient Lighting

Bottle Holder in Doors

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Vehicle to load (V2L)

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Comfort Headrest

Cooled Cup Holders

Heated ORVM

Accessory Power Outlet

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All

Safety

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Side Airbag

Central Locking

Brake Disc Wiping

Seat Belt Warning

Child Safety Lock

Curtain Airbag

Speed Assist System

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
All

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Video Recording

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Overspeed Warning

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Electronic Stability Control

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Front Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Rollover Protection System

Heads Up Display

High Beam Assist

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Washer/Wiper

Lane Departure Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Electronic Parking Brake

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

Driver Attention Warning

Road Departure Mitigation System

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Exterior

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Scuff Plates

Stop Lamp

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM turn indicators

Connected LED

Illuminated Logo

Spoiler

Cornering Headlights

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

Body Coloured Bumpers

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Cornering Foglamps

Sequential Turn Indicators

Door Handle Finish

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Gear Indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

Head-up Display

Average Speed

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Shift Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Massage Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Individual Chairs at Rear

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Front Seat Armrest

Third Row Seats Split

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Soft Touch Door Trim

Ottoman Seats

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Speakers

8

Steering Audio Controls

Voice Commands

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Touchpad

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Inbuilt Music App

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Audio System

AUX Input

Second Row USB port

2 Type C

Front USB port

Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

Branded Music System

Bose

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Tow Away Alert

Auto Crash Alert

Emergency Call Button

SOS Button

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Phone App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Google/Alexa connectivity

Alexa Compatibility

Low Battery Warning

Location Based Services

Live Traffic Updates On App

Home to Car Connectivity

Remote AC On / Off via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Smart Drive Information

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Digital Key

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Driving Analytics

Geo Fence

Remote Engine Start/Stop

App Details

Live Location Sharing

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Summon Mode

Service Reminder Via App

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Questions you may find useful

18w

Hi, I’m planning to buy my first car with a budget of around 13-14 lakh. My usage will be minimal, mostly occasional office travel and a few long drives each year (like Ladakh or Spiti). Based on this, I’ve decided to opt for a petrol manual, naturally aspirated engine, as I prefer a simpler and more reliable setup (also a bit concerned about future fuel changes, like E85). Initially, I shortlisted the Kia Sonet because of its looks, but I’ve seen reviews mentioning it lacks power on highways and in hilly terrains, especially during overtakes. I also considered Honda Elevate, Toyota Hyryder, and Hyundai Creta. However, after comparing base variants, I found the Kia Seltos (2026) to be the most value-for-money option. It offers key features, like a display, all-disc brakes, steering-mounted controls, cruise control, TPMS, Rear view camera, parking sensor, speakers, etc., which are missing in the base variants of the other cars. I’m also not interested in a sunroof. Given my usage and priorities, would you recommend going ahead with the Seltos, or should I reconsider any of the other options?

Verified
17w

Light daily use with a few tough hill trips in a Rs. 13-14 lakh cap points you straight to the Kia Seltos HTE 1.5 petrol base manual. From your list, it fits your brief best because the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated motor feels adequate on highways and hills compared to smaller engines, and the base trim still gives you the useful everyday features you care about without paying for a sunroof or extra frills.Why does it suit you? First, power and gearing. Versus the Sonet’s smaller petrol, the Seltos feels stronger when you need a quick overtake or a climb with luggage, so you will shift less and feel more relaxed on the highway. Second, you’ve called out features like a touchscreen, steering controls, cruise control, rear camera and TPMS. The Seltos base packs most of these, so you don’t need to step up to a variant just to avoid living with a bare cabin. Third, your choice of a simple petrol manual lines up well with the Seltos 1.5, which is a proven, easy-to-own engine.A couple of trade-offs to note. On broken roads at low speeds, the Honda Elevate and Hyundai Creta ride softer over bad patches, but their base trims miss many of the features you want. Also, like any non-turbo petrol at high altitude, you will need to use lower gears on steep climbs.Given your priorities, go ahead with the Seltos 1.5 petrol base manual. It lines up with your needs and budget the best.

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