Kia Sonet vs Hyundai Verna

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Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna

HX10 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.26 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1482 cc

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

115.6 hp at 4000 rpm
160 hp at 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
253 Nm at 1500 - 3500 rpm

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

AT
DCT

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

6
7

Lockable Differential/s

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
45 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

E20 Compatibility

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

18.6 kmpl
None kmpl

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Auto Start/Stop

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.8 kmpl
10.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

18.8 kmpl
16.0 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

16.3 kmpl
13.35 kmpl

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.42 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.7 s
–

0-100kph

12.1 s
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

4 Wheel Steer

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Coupled torsion beam axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R16

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4565 mm

Width

1790 mm
1765 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1642 mm
1475 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2670 mm

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

None mm
–

Kerb Weight

None kg
–

Boot Capacity

385 litres
None litres

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

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Glove Box

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

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

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

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
7

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
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Video Recording

–

Interior Door Handles Finish

–

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

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

Illuminated Logo

–

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
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

–

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

Speakers

–
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

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

In Car Payment

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Questions you may find useful

•3w

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.

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•2w

Given your 2,500km monthly running, we'd actually recommend looking at a strong hybrid rather than a diesel. Our pick would be the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid. It fits within your budget, has a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, offers excellent fuel efficiency in both city and highway driving and is backed by Maruti Suzuki's extensive service network. It also provides the kind of smooth, refined driving experience that should feel like a natural progression from your Civic and Ciaz. While it isn't a sedan, it offers generous interior space and excellent long-distance comfort.Another advantage is that, being a petrol hybrid, it is a more future-proof choice for Delhi NCR. With increasing scrutiny on diesel vehicles and evolving regulations in the region, a petrol hybrid offers greater long-term peace of mind while still delivering running costs that are comparable to many diesel SUVs.The City Hybrid would have been another obvious recommendation given your preference for sedans, but as you've mentioned, it stretches your budget.Among your shortlisted cars, we'd still lean towards the Verna Turbo DCT if you want to stay with a sedan. However, with your annual running, fuel costs will be significantly higher than with a strong hybrid.We would also be cautious about choosing the Seltos, Sonet or Venue diesel purely for efficiency. While all three use the same proven 1.5-litre diesel engine paired with a torque-converter automatic, it isn't the most fuel-efficient diesel automatic in real-world conditions.

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•16w

I am confused about choosing between the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Verna. Please suggest which car/SUV and model I should choose. My driving is mostly in the city, around 900-1,000 km per month. My budget is ₹10-12 lakh. A.K. Dinodia Patiala.

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•16w

The choice between the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Verna depends more on your specific requirements and the conditions in which you drive, rather than your total monthly mileage.The Kia Sonet, with its SUV body style, offers a higher seating position, which improves visibility. Entry and exit are also easier compared to the Verna, which is a lower sedan and requires you to step down into the cabin. If you have elderly occupants, they will find the Sonet easier to get in and out of.Road conditions in your area also play a role. If there are many broken roads, potholes, or waterlogging during the rains, the Sonet will be better suited due to its higher ground clearance. Its smaller size also makes it easier to manage in heavy traffic. Where the Hyundai Verna would be better is with more interior space, as well as a bigger boot.

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