Kia Sonet vs Ford EcoSport

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Ford EcoSport. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Ford EcoSport price is Rs. 7.91 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Ford EcoSport is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. EcoSport provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Sonet vs EcoSport Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	EcoSport
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 7.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1497 cc
Power	82 bhp	121 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Ford EcoSport

Ambiente 1.5L Ti-VCT [2019-2020]

Rs. 7.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Ford EcoSport

Ambiente 1.5L Ti-VCT [2019-2020]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.5L Ti-VCT (Petrol)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	121 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	150 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3995 3998
Width (mm)
1790 1765
Height (mm)
1610 1647
Wheelbase (mm)
2500 2519
Ground Clearance (mm)
200
Kerb Weight (kg)
1220
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
385 352
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 52

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent McPherson
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Semi-independent twist beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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
Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

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

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)
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)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	With Key

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Lighting
Headlights Halogen Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights
Halogen Halogen
Fog Lights
Halogen
Cabin Lamps Front and Rear Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	1 Din

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 100000

Brochure

Colours

	Gravity Grey	Absolute Black
	Sparkling Silver	Lightning Blue
	Intense Red	Smoke Grey
	Clear White	Canyon Ridge
		Moondust Silver
		Race Red
		Diamond White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

5 Ratings

4.3/5

8 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	3.3Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Family Car

Kia sonet is indeed a good car. it offers a stylish design, A range of modern features with good fuel efficiency. Kia Sonet is a compact SUV. It is a family car.

Excellent and value for money

This car I have driven for around 25000 km I have excellent riding and comfort in long driving in the city also it goes very smooth nice and smooth gear transmission milage is also good in long it gets around 17.5 to 18 if you maintain in 3000 rpm which clearly crosses 100kmph. Safety and steadiness are very good. The tilt steering much comfortable for long drives without tiredness you can drive For 4 big persons nice for 5 little tight for small family excellent care.

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Length (mm)	3995	3998
Width (mm)	1790	1765
Height (mm)	1610	1647
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2519
Ground Clearance (mm)		200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1220

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	352
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	52

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

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000