Kia Sonet vs Kia Seltos

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Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

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
17.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.8 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

18.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
47 litres

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
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
12.9 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
17.8 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
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

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
4460 mm

Width

1790 mm
1830 mm

Height

1642 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
–

Kerb Weight

None kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 litres
447 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

Foldable Seatback Table

Glove Box

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

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

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

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

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
Driver's Window Only

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

Yes with Autohold

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

BNCAP Rating

–
5

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

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Puddle Lamps

–

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

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
2 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
12.3-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

Questions you may find useful

•7w

I am confused between some car choices I have a honda Wrv 2019 petrol Rides 12k -13K Yearly from Werkly commute from Rewari to Noida I can flex budget from 12 Lakh to 16 Lakh I will take vehicle via CSD facility Also I can flex between Diesel , Petrol and Hybrid Petrol I want Automatic for sure Some option I look forward are Kia Sonet HTX Diesel Automatic - 12 Lakk on road via csd Kia Seltos 2026 HTK O _ IVT - 15Lakh via csd Kia Seltos Disel At : 16.5 Lakh Toyota Hyryder S - Strong Hybrind - 16.5 Lakh via csd Xuv 7XO AX3 - Diesel AT : 16 -17 Lakh via csd Suggest on value for money Better Product Muleage Reliability And all other featurws to look for a Family Car

•7w

Hi! I am looking for a car under 15 lakh and also ready to increase 20-30 thousand if the car gives value. I have been considering few cars like Skoda Kylaq signature plus AT, Kia Seltos 6 MT HTK, Kia Sonet HTX 7DCT, Hyundai venue HX6 Turbo but I am very much confused and not able to decide. I want good features, good feel, moderate maintenance and reliable car which doesn't give me trouble. Could u please help. Thanks

•7w

I currently drive a Volkswagen Taigun, and my monthly running is around 1,500-2,000 km. I want to buy either the Kia Seltos Diesel Automatic or the Kia Sonet Diesel Automatic. Which one has the better automatic gearbox?

•8w

I have to buy a car. So, I have shortlisted a few options: Sonet vs Syros vs Kylaq vs Xuv 3xo vs Tekton vs Seltos vs Clavis. My budget is under 13 lakh.

•11w

I currently own a Hyundai Verna (2019, manual transmission). My wife would prefer an automatic vehicle, and it will be her first car. I am also planning to upgrade to a luxury vehicle in the future. However, instead of purchasing two vehicles immediately, I am considering buying one car for my wife first, allowing her to get comfortable with it for about a year, and then purchasing another vehicle later. My plan is to sell the Verna, buy a new car for her, and share the same vehicle for some time. I am considering Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Renault Duster, Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet. Among these, I am looking at the automatic variants. My budget is up to Rs. 20 lakh, although I can stretch it to Rs. 25 lakh if the car is particularly compelling. The primary use case will be daily office commutes of around 8-15 km, including dropping off my son on the way, so ISOFIX child-seat mounts are essential. We also take occasional highway trips, typically once every three months. Considering these requirements, which option would you recommend?