Hyundai Venue vs Kia Sonet

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Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue

HX10 1.5 Diesel AT

15.65 lakh

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
AT

Number Of Gears

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

116 hp at 4000 rpm
115.6 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Number of Gears

–
6

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

17.9 kmpl
18.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
13.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
18.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
16.3 kmpl

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

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
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1800 mm
1790 mm

Height

1665 mm
1642 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2500 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm
None mm

Kerb Weight

1250 kg
None kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

375 litres
385 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Door Pockets

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Reading Lamp

Rear Window Sun Shades

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Driver Armrest Storage

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Electric Tailgate Release

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Roof Grab Handles

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Glovebox

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Remote Locking

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 with One Touch-Up

All

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Front Seatback Pockets

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

–

Third Row AC Vents

Sunroof

Single Pane
Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bottle Holder in Doors

Ambient Lighting

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Cabin Boot Access

Auto Parking

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Heated ORVM

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Glove Box

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Door Ajar Warning

Child Safety Lock

Seat Belt Warning

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Curtain Airbag

Central Locking

Adaptive Cruise Control

Dashcam

Side Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

Automatic Wipers

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
All

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Hill Descent Control

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Overspeed Warning

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Hill Start Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Heads Up Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Rear Washer/Wiper

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Exterior

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

Headlight Type

LED
LED

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Illuminated Logo

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Spoiler

Connected LED

Cornering Headlights

Sequential Turn Indicators

Rub Strips

–

Roof Rails

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Stop Lamp

Scuff Plates

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED fog lamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Door Handle Finish

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Heated Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Massage Seats

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Entertainment

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Voice Commands

Speakers

8
–

Rear Entertainment Screens

MirrorLink

Video Player

Touchpad

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Web Browser

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

USB Input

AUX Input

Branded Music System

Bose
Bose

CD Player

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Front USB port

2 Type C
Type A and Type C

Gesture Controls

Audio System

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Low Battery Warning

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Emergency Call Button

Geo Fence

Over the air (OTA) updates

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Location Based Services

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Driving Analytics

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

App Details

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

SOS Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Phone App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

I am planning to buy my second car, a sub-4m petrol automatic SUV, with a budget of around Rs 15 lakh. I currently own a WagonR, and my usage is primarily city driving, with occasional long trips. I am confused between the Kia Sonet, Kia Syros and Hyundai Venue. I particularly like the Syros, but I am concerned about its low sales figures and the positioning of its headlamps. I am also unsure whether a 360-degree camera is worth having, as it is available only in the top variant of the Sonet, while the Syros does not offer one. I would appreciate your guidance on which of these SUVs would be better suited to my requirements.

•4w

I am confused between the Kia Sonet HTK Plus (O) DCT and the Hyundai Venue HX5 DCT. Both are priced close to Rs 13.5 lakh on-road. I am expecting a good discount on the Kia Sonet, given that an update is on the way. Which of the two would be better for long-term ownership in Bangalore? We are a family of two and expect to drive around 70 percent in the city and 30 percent on the highway, with short and long trips every two months. Also, is the DCT reliable enough to handle occasional crawling traffic for 20 to 30 minutes?

•4w

Kia Sonet or Hyundai Venue: automatic required. Which one is the best option for Delhi NCR?

•5w

Please tell us about the choice of an automatic car within a budget of Rs 12 lakh: Kia Sonet or Hyundai Venue (petrol). To my knowledge, both cars are based on the same platform.

•5w

I am planning to purchase a new SUV for my family and would appreciate your expert recommendation. I am currently considering the Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Kylaq, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet. My usage will primarily involve family trips, weekend drives, vacations and outstation or highway travel, as I do not use the vehicle for daily office commuting. Family comfort, safety and long-term reliability are my key priorities. I am particularly looking for a vehicle with low maintenance and service costs, good after-sales support and a strong service network, especially in Bengaluru, along with comfortable seating for four to five family members on long drives, good safety ratings and build quality, decent highway fuel efficiency, and strong resale value after five to seven years of ownership. Based on these requirements, could you please recommend the most suitable model and explain why, suggest the variant that offers the best value for money, highlight any common issues or ownership concerns I should be aware of, and provide your top three recommendations ranked in order of suitability for my needs?