Kia Sonet vs Volkswagen Taigun

Autocar India
Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
–

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AT
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

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
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

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
18.85 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.8 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

18.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 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
–

User Reported Mileage

–
13 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Twist beam axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt
–

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Turning Radius

–
5.05

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
4221 mm

Width

1790 mm
1760 mm

Height

1642 mm
1612 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
–

Kerb Weight

None kg
1320 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

385 litres
385 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

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

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

–

UV Cut Glass

–

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
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

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

Functional

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Scuff Plates

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Rub Strips

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer

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
–

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
10.09-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
–

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

•12w

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?

•16w

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.

•20w

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.