Hyundai I20 vs Kia Sonet

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Hyundai i20

Hyundai I20

1.0 Turbo Petrol N-Line N8 DCT

11.64 lakh

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

DCT
AT

Number of Gears

7
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

120 hp at 6000 rpm
115.6 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

172 Nm at 1500 - 4000 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20 kmpl
18.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
45 litres

User Reported Mileage

15.62 kmpl
–

0-100kph

11.31 s
12.1 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.33 s
7.42 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.50 s
8.7 s

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
13.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
18.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
16.3 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, 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

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1775 mm
1790 mm

Height

1505 mm
1642 mm

Wheelbase

2580 mm
2500 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
None mm

Kerb Weight

–
None kg

Boot Capacity

–
385 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Trunk Light

Front Seatback Pockets

Cabin Boot Access

Electric Tailgate Release

Cooled Glovebox

Interior Lamps

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Powered Tailgate

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Door Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Heated ORVM

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Glove Box

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Traffic Sign Recognition

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed Assist System

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Lane Departure Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Heads Up Display

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Boot Open Warning

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Auto

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
All

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Rub Strips

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Stop Lamp

LED DRLs

LED taillights

Cornering Headlights

LED fog lamps

Spoiler

LED headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Roof Rails

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Third Row Seats Split

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Seat Count

5
5

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Front USB port

Type C
Type A and Type C

Second Row USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Branded Music System

Bose
Bose

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Driving Analytics

Geo Fence

Smart Drive Information

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Service Reminder Via App

Alexa Compatibility

Phone App

Location Based Services

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Tow Away Alert

Auto Crash Alert

Check Vehicle Status via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Over the air (OTA) updates

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

App Details

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

SOS Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

Hello all, I am looking to buy a new car with Rs. 10-12 lakh budget. I am confused between i20 IVT hatchback and mini SUV like the Kia Sonet DCA or Tata Nexon AMT. Most of my driving is 3000 to 4000km per month on the highway. I am in Bangalore.

•13w

I'm a first-time car buyer planning to purchase an automatic petrol car in Q3 2026, mainly for city use and occasional long trips. I want modern features such as a 360° camera, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, etc. My budget is around Rs. 10-12 lakh, but I can extend it to Rs. 14 lakh if the car is feature-rich and offers good safety, ADAS, etc. Initially, I shortlisted the Hyundai i20 Asta variant, but I have heard that it will receive a facelift soon. I have also heard that Hyundai will be launching the Bayon soon. So, I am a little confused about whether it is a good decision to buy a car that is due for a facelift, wait for the Hyundai Bayon launch, or consider other alternatives such as the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, or Mahindra XUV 3XO. I am avoiding Maruti Suzuki because I have read that the features and safety offered in this price range are not as good as those of the competition. Please advise me. Thanks.

•14w

Hi, Many thanks for your time and effort in answering the question. I want to buy an automatic car between Rs 11-12 lakh. The car should be comfortable for five adults. Running would be 70% in the city (Delhi), with 3-4 occasional intercity vacation trips annually, and my average monthly running is around 500 Kms. I am considering the Hyundai i20 Asta (o) ivtech, Kia Sonet HTK+(O) DCT and Sonet HTX DCT. If you have any better suggestions, then please give them.

•13w

I'm a first-time car buyer looking for an automatic petrol car mainly for city use and occasional long trips. I want modern features like a 360 camera, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, etc. My budget is Rs. 10-12 lakh, but I can stretch it to Rs. 14 lakh if the car is worth it. I had shortlisted the Hyundai i20 Asta variant, but I heard there will be a facelift soon, and Hyundai may launch the Bayon as well. Is it a good time to buy the current i20, or should I wait for the facelift or even the Bayon? Are there any good alternatives like the Venue or Sonet? I am avoiding Maruti Suzuki because I feel the features offered and safety ratings are poor compared to the competition at the same price. Please advise.