Kia Sonet vs Tata Punch

Autocar India
Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Tata Punch

Tata Punch

Accomplished + S CNG AMT

10.77 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
N/A

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
CNG

Gearbox Type

AT
AMT

Number of Gears

6
5

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
87.8 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
115 Nm at 3250 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Max Engine Power on CNG

–
73.4 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque on CNG

–
103 Nm at 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
MPFI

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
37 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

16.3 kmpl
–

0-100kph

12.1 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.42 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.7 s
–

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

–
43.2 Kg

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent Mcpherson 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

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3876 mm

Width

1790 mm
1742 mm

Height

1642 mm
1615 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2445 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
193 mm

Kerb Weight

None kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

385 litres
210 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

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
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

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-dimming

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

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

–

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
Fabric

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

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

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
10.25-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

–
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

•12w

I am planning to buy a new car with a budget of around Rs. 12 lakh. I am confused between the Tata Punch EV (40 kWh), Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Skoda Kylaq, and Mahindra XUV 3XO. Could you please suggest the best option for my daily usage? At present, I own a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, and my monthly running is approximately 3,100 km. My primary concern is reducing my monthly running costs. Considering my usage pattern and priorities, which car would you recommend?

•15w

Hello team, I am planning to buy a compact SUV. Shortlisted vehicles are 3XO, Venue Automatic, Sonet, the new Punch, and Nexon. Please suggest. I am in the process of shortlisting the Venue Automatic.

•16w

I want to buy an automatic car. My daily running is around 100 km, with 90% highway use and 10% city driving. I am confused between the Tata Punch CNG AMT and the Kia Sonet Diesel AT. Kindly suggest which one would be the better choice for my usage.

•11w

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.

•19w

I am planning to buy my first car. I have a family of five, and my yearly driving is up to 500 km. I prefer SUVs and am confused between three options: Kia Sonet HTK(O) petrol manual, Kia Syros HTE petrol manual and Tata Punch Accomplished petrol manual. Please help me decide.