Kia Sonet vs Skoda Kodiaq

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Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

RS 2.0 Turbo Petrol

66.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1984 cc

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

115.6 hp at 4000 rpm
265 hp at 5000 - 6500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
400 Nm at 1650 - 4350 rpm

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Four 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
58 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

E20 Compatibility

–

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

18.6 kmpl
–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.8 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

18.8 kmpl
–

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
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

4 Wheel Steer

–

Steering Adjust

Tilt
N/A

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Wheel Size

16 inches
20 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
235/45 R20

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
235/45 R20

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4761 mm

Width

1790 mm
1864 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1642 mm
1682 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2789 mm

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

None mm
194 mm

Kerb Weight

None kg
1902 kg

Boot Capacity

385 litres
281 - 1976 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
–

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

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

–

Climate Control

1-zone
3-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

–

Adjustable Underthigh Support

–
Front Only

Safety

Airbags

6
9

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
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

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
Matrix LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

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
Leather

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

Front Only

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
40:20:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
7

Sliding Middle Row

–

Middle-Row Folding

–
Fold and Tumble

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
–

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
12.9 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

•15w

Hi, I am currently using a 2017 Maruti Wagon R AMT, which has run around 84,000 km. I am planning to upgrade within a budget of ₹16 lakh and have shortlisted the Tata Nexon Creative Plus (1.2 DCA), Kia Sonet 1.0 GTX Plus, and Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TC. My usage will be approximately 70% highway and 30% city, mostly on weekends. My key priorities are driving comfort, safety, and real-world mileage. I would appreciate your expert advice on which option would be the best fit for my needs.

Verified
•15w

We would suggest going for the Skoda Kylaq. With your 70 percent highway use, it is the most comfortable and fun to drive compared to the Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. Coming from a Wagon R AMT, you will notice a big step up in how stable and secure it feels at 80-100 km/h. Also, how well it absorbs bad patches, and how smoothly the 6-speed torque converter automatic shifts without the slight jerk you sometimes feel in an AMT. The 1.0 turbo petrol also has strong mid-range pull, so overtakes are easy even with family and luggage. Safety is another strong point, and its high-speed stability stands out on long drives.Do keep in mind that Skoda’s service network is smaller than Tata's and Kia's, and since all three are turbo petrols, fuel efficiency will not be very high. Also, the rear seat in all three cars is best suited for two adults rather than three, unlike your Wagon R.

VehicleSkoda Kylaq
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•15w

Hi, I am currently using a 2017 Maruti Wagon R AMT, which has run around 84,000 kms. I am planning to upgrade within a budget of INR 16 lakh and have shortlisted the Tata Nexon Creative Plus (1.2 DCA), Kia Sonet 1.0 GTX Plus, and Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TC. My usage will be approximately 70% highway and 30% city, mostly on weekends. My key priorities are driving comfort, safety, and real-world mileage. I would appreciate your expert advice on which option would be the best fit for my needs.

Verified
•15w

The Kia Sonet 1.0 DCT is a well-rounded car which delivers on several fronts, including driving comfort, interior quality, features and its real-world fuel efficiency will be respectable too. It has all the safety features too, including ADAS, which prevent an accident in the first place.Do keep in mind that the current version of the Sonet is towards the end of its lifecycle, and a new model will be introduced next year. Alternatively, you could consider a Hyundai Venue 1.0 DCT instead, which is thoroughly modern, and besides all the safety kit, like the Sonet. It has also been crash tested and awarded 5 stars by Bharat NCAP for adult and child protection.

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•18w

I am planning to buy a car with a budget of around ₹13 lakh. I am a new driver, and my usage will be mostly in Delhi NCR with occasional highway trips. I am confused between the Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus AT and the Kia Sonet HTX DCT. I intend to keep the car for at least 10 years. Could you please suggest which would be the better choice for long-term ownership, considering reliability, ease of driving, comfort, and maintenance?

Verified
•18w

We would suggest you go ahead with the Skoda Kylaq. The Kylaq comes with a torque convertor gearbox, which is the smoothest type of autobox around, you will really appreciate this in heavy city traffic. Moreover, in city conditions, a torque convertor gearbox is also likely to give you a better and more reliable long-term service experience than a dual clutch transmission. The Kylaq is also newer than the Kia Sonet, and since you are keeping the car for a longer period of time, this could help retain value better. The Sonet will also be updated in about a year, so you will very soon have an older car.

VehicleSkoda Kylaq
VehicleKia Sonet
•18w

Which of the following is the best option, considering mainly city driving, daily 30km, once-a-month highway drives, and a family of four: Skoda Kylaq, Venue, Citroen Basalt, Maruti Jimny, and Kia Sonet.

Verified
•18w

For your usage of mainly city driving (30km daily) with occasional highway trips and a family of four, we would suggest going for the Skoda Kylaq.The Kylaq offers a comfortable ride, a spacious cabin for four adults, and the torque converter automatic is smooth, which makes it very easy to drive in city traffic. It is also compact enough, so parking and manoeuvring in tight spaces won’t be an issue. On highways, too, it feels stable and enjoyable to drive.The Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue are good options for the city as well, but both use a DCT automatic, which is not as smooth at low speeds as a torque converter, especially in stop-and-go traffic.The Citroen Basalt is actually great value for money and offers excellent cabin space, making it very comfortable for a family. However, it is a larger car, so it won’t be as easy to park and manoeuvre in the city. If you prioritise space and comfort over ease of driving, it is definitely worth considering.The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is not suitable for your needs. It is primarily an off-roader, has heavier steering, and is not as easy to drive in the city. The ride is also bouncy, and overall, practicality is limited for family use.

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VehicleHyundai Venue
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•19w

Hi, I am a first-time buyer but not a new driver. I am looking for an automatic car which costs around ₹13 lakh on-road, either petrol, diesel or hybrid. The majority of my driving on weekdays will be around 10km per day, but on weekends it can go up to 40-50km. I live in Bangalore, hence I have to drive in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Which cars can I look for? I have shortlisted the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ and the Kia Sonet diesel.

Verified
•18w

With your limited running and mostly city usage, it does not really make sense to go for a diesel or hybrid. So, between your shortlisted options, we would suggest going for the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ automatic instead of the Sonet diesel.The Skoda Kylaq is compact and easy to drive in traffic, which is important for Bangalore conditions. It also comes with a smooth torque converter automatic gearbox, which is well-suited for bumper-to-bumper driving.On top of that, the turbo petrol engine is punchy and fun to drive, so even on weekend highway runs, you will enjoy the performance. It also offers good handling, stability and a comfortable ride, making it a well rounded package.The Kia Sonet diesel is still a good option if your running was higher, but in your case, it does not justify going for a diesel.

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