Kia Sonet vs Mg Astor

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Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

MG Astor

Mg Astor

1.5 Petrol Savvy Pro CVT

15.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1498 cc

Engine Type

N/A
N/A

Max Engine Power

115.6 hp at 4000 rpm
110hp

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
144Nm

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

AT
CVT

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

6
8

Lockable Differential/s

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
48 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

E20 Compatibility

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

18.6 kmpl
–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Auto Start/Stop

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.8 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

18.8 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Mileage

16.3 kmpl
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.42 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.7 s
–

0-100kph

12.1 s
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
8.3kpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.48kpl

User Reported Mileage

–
16.15 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

4 Wheel Steer

–

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

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

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/55 R17

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4323 mm

Width

1790 mm
1809 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Height

1642 mm
1650 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2585 mm

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

None mm
–

Kerb Weight

None kg
1349 kg

Boot Capacity

385 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

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

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

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
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
–

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
Auto

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

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

–

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

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
–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Branded Music System

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
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

–
6

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

•10w

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.

Verified
•9w

Mostly city use in Pune with room for five and a Rs 17 lakh cap - the Hyundai Creta IVT is the best fit. The N Line or other turbo-petrol trims will require you to stretch your budget beyond Rs 20 lakh. Since most of your use is in Pune city traffic, performance from the 1.5 NA is more than adequate. It is also the roomiest amongst your choices and comfortably seats five with room for their luggage. One drawback, though, is that on your occasional highway excursions, you may find overtaking needs a bit more planning with a full load and luggage.If performance feels inadequate, then the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI automatic or the Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI automatic are great choices too. They feel solid and safe, have top crash ratings, and stay steady in sharp bends. The automatic is smooth in traffic, the engine pulls well on climbs, and fuel use is sensible for daily runs. They are not as roomy as the Creta, but overall, the space is good for four adults and a child, and the ride handles broken roads well. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris should be very easy to own and efficient, but highway performance would trail the Kushaq/Taigun.Overall, for your mix of city and highway with ghats, the Creta IVT fits best.

VehicleHyundai Creta
VehicleSkoda Kushaq
VehicleVolkswagen Taigun
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Victoris
•13w

Hi Team Autocar, I’m looking to buy a compact SUV car with an automatic transmission for my family, under 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.

Verified
•13w

You should opt for the Hyundai Creta IVT, not the N Line. It is the best fit for your needs and budget. If you want a more affordable but still spacious option, consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO automatic. Your usage is mostly city with occasional highway and ghat runs, plus a family of five with luggage. The Hyundai Creta works best here because it balances comfort, space and ease of driving better than anything else in this segment. The IVT automatic is smooth and predictable in traffic, which matters daily, and it is more efficient and stress-free than dual-clutch options. The ride quality is soft and forgiving, which helps on bad roads and long drives, and the cabin is spacious enough to seat five comfortably with decent boot space for trips.Now, about your shortlist. The Creta N Line you are considering is actually over your ₹17 lakh budget, and while it is more engaging to drive, it has a firmer suspension, which is not ideal for family comfort. The standard Creta is the smarter choice for your usage.If you want something well within budget and still very usable as a five-seater, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is worth a look. Its wide body makes it one of the better cars in this segment for rear-seat comfort, and it feels more spacious than most compact SUVs. It is also good to drive and well-equipped, though not as polished overall as the Creta.

VehicleHyundai Creta
VehicleMahindra XUV 3XO