Kia Sonet vs Hyundai Creta

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Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta

Diesel King Knight AT

20.11 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

AT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
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

115.6 hp at 4000 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

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Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
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Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

18.6 kmpl
19.1 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.8 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

18.8 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

16.3 kmpl
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0-100kph

12.1 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.42 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.7 s
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User Reported Mileage

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17.32 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

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 and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

16 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4330 mm

Width

1790 mm
1790 mm

Height

1642 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2610 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
–

Kerb Weight

None kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 litres
433 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cabin Boot Access

Comfort Headrest

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cup Holders

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Roof Grab Handles

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Rear Window Sun Shades

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Parcel Tray

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Foldable Seatback Table

Glove Box

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Front Seatback Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Sunglass Holder

Trunk Light

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

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Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Acoustic Windshield

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Safety

Airbags

6
6

Door Ajar Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Curtain Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Dual Tone Horn

Driver Attention Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Road Departure Mitigation System

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Boot Open Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Dashcam

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Heads Up Display

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Anti Theft Alarm

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

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

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Video Recording

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

LED DRLs

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

LED headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Stop Lamp

Spoiler

Connected LED

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

Sequential Turn Indicators

Roof Rails

Door Handle Finish

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Illuminated Logo

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

Rub Strips

–

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

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Ottoman Seats

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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
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Split

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Entertainment

Audio System

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

Branded Music System

Bose
Bose

CD Player

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

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
Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

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8

Connected Car Features

Location Based Services

–

Emergency Call Button

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Find My Car

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Alexa Compatibility

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

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

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Check Vehicle Status via App

SOS Button

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Summon Mode

Over the air (OTA) updates

Service Reminder Via App

Phone App

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Tow Away Alert

Smart Drive Information

Auto Crash Alert

Digital Key

Find and Book Parking Slot

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Questions you may find useful

•10w

I am planning to buy a 5 seater Automatic SUV under 15Lakh on road budget. I need sunroof, ADAS, touch screen, 360 camera, hill assistance, etc. please let me know the best options available. 3XO, Sonet and Creta are in my radar. Please let me know which is good out of these 3 and is there any other good option that these 3?

•17w

I’m looking to buy a compact SUV with an automatic transmission for my family, with a budget under Rs. 17 lakh. It should comfortably seat 5 people - 4 adults and 1 child - plus luggage. My usage will be mostly city driving in Pune for office commutes, with occasional highway trips to Mumbai and other outstation routes that include ghat sections. I’m considering the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta N Line, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, and MG Astor. Could you please help me decide which automatic option would be most reliable for me? I’d like to compare them on safety, mileage, comfort, and service/maintenance. If there’s another car you’d recommend that fits my needs better, please suggest that too.

•12w

My running is around 2,500 km per month, currently between Faridabad and Dwarka. My route is likely to change next year, but the monthly distance should remain similar, with more highway driving than at present. Budget is max Rs. 21 lakh on-road. Looking for a safe, reliable, long-term car that is comfortable for the driver. I generally prefer sedans. For context, I drove an 8th-gen Civic AT for 2.5 lakh km and am currently driving a Ciaz AT. I've shortlisted a few options, but each seems to have a drawback: Punch EV 40 - Seats felt too hard, cabin didn't feel very premium. Sonet Diesel AT GTX - Safety concerns. Venue Diesel AT SX(O) - City fuel efficiency doesn't seem great. Curvv Diesel AT - Concerned about long-term prospects as it doesn't seem to be selling well. Verna 1.5 Turbo DCT - Worried about city fuel efficiency. City Hybrid - Stretching beyond my budget. Creta Petrol AT - Safety rating not very reassuring. Am I missing any good options? Would appreciate suggestions, especially from people with high annual running and long-term ownership experience.