Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Tata Nexon price is Rs. 8.00 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Nexon is available in 1199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Nexon provides the mileage of 17.44 kmpl.

Sonet vs Nexon Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Nexon
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1199 cc
Power	82 bhp	118 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Tata Nexon

Smart (O) 1.2 Revotron Petrol 5MT

Rs. 8.00 Lakh

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Bootspace (litres)	385	382	488
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine	VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.44View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)		767
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	3995	3995	4323
Width (mm)	1790	1804	1809
Height (mm)	1610	1620	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2498	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)		208
Kerb Weight (kg)			1303

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
385 382 488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 44 48

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Front - Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Rear - Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16	215 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Telematics
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Off-White and Grey	Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest			With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic	Optional
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver
One Touch Up			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Black	Silver

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	Halogen	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen		Halogen,Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display			Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)			10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers			4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility			Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 100000 Unlimited

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Colours

Gravity Grey	Daytona Grey	Aurora Silver
Sparkling Silver	Flame Red	Candy White
Intense Red	Calgary White
Clear White

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Sonet vs Nexon Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Tata Nexon price is Rs. 8.00 Lakh. Hence Kia Sonet is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	382	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	44	48

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	Unlimited