Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon

Autocar India
Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

Diesel Fearless + PS Red #Dark AMT

14.52 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

AT
AMT

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
115 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

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
–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.8 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

18.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
44 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
–

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

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
215/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Turning Radius

–
5.1 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
39952 mm

Width

1790 mm
1804 mm

Height

1642 mm
1620 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2498 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
208 mm

Kerb Weight

None kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 litres
382 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

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

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
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
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

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

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Acoustic Windshield

–

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
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

Crash Test Rating

–
5

NCAP Rating

–
5

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

Illuminated Logo

–

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
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

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
JBL

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

–
4

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

•2w

I am planning to buy a car and am confused between the Tata Nexon CNG and Kia Sonet. My running is irregular and does not exceed around 500km a month. Which would be the better choice?

•5w

I am planning to purchase a new SUV for my family and would appreciate your expert recommendation. I am currently considering the Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Kylaq, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet. My usage will primarily involve family trips, weekend drives, vacations and outstation or highway travel, as I do not use the vehicle for daily office commuting. Family comfort, safety and long-term reliability are my key priorities. I am particularly looking for a vehicle with low maintenance and service costs, good after-sales support and a strong service network, especially in Bengaluru, along with comfortable seating for four to five family members on long drives, good safety ratings and build quality, decent highway fuel efficiency, and strong resale value after five to seven years of ownership. Based on these requirements, could you please recommend the most suitable model and explain why, suggest the variant that offers the best value for money, highlight any common issues or ownership concerns I should be aware of, and provide your top three recommendations ranked in order of suitability for my needs?

•7w

Hi, I want to buy an automatic car under a budget of Rs. 13.5 - 14.5 lakh. I want a low maintenance car that offers best mileage in this range and has hassle free service. My daily commute is around 30-40km. Sometimes, I also do highway driving. My options include Nexon Creative DCA petrol, Kia Sonet HTK Plus Diesel, Hyundai Venue HX 5 Turbo DCT and Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi AT?

•9w

I want to buy a diesel automatic car, and my monthly running is around 700–1,000 km. I am considering the Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet and Kia Seltos, with a budget of Rs 13 lakh to Rs 15 lakh. Should I wait for the new Sonet, as I have heard that the facelift could be launched in the next 2–3 months? Please suggest which one would be suitable for my requirements. I mainly need practical features for everyday use.

•10w

I am planning to buy a compact SUV and have shortlisted the manual variants of the Hyundai Venue HX5+, Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 and Tata Nexon Camo or Creative. Which one would you recommend?