Kia Sonet vs Hyundai I20

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Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Hyundai i20

Hyundai I20

1.0 Turbo Petrol N-Line N8 DCT

11.64 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
998 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AT
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

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
120 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

18.6 kmpl
20 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.8 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

18.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
37 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

16.3 kmpl
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0-100kph

12.1 s
11.31 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.42 s
6.33 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.7 s
8.50 s

User Reported Mileage

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15.62 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
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/55 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1790 mm
1775 mm

Height

1642 mm
1505 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2580 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
–

Kerb Weight

None kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 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

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Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Rear Window Sun Shades

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

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Glove Box

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Vanity Mirror

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

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 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

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Door Ajar Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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

–

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

–

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
Manual

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

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

Body Coloured

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

–

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

–

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

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
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
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

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

–

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

–

Questions you may find useful

•4d

I am looking forward to upcoming sub-4-metre car launches and would appreciate it if you could share the expected launch timelines for the following models: the next-generation Kia Sonet based on the K1 platform, Volkswagen’s sub-4-metre SUV, Mahindra Vision S, Mahindra Vision X, and the next-generation Hyundai i20. Thank you in advance!

•9w

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.

•16w

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.

•17w

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.

•16w

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.