Kia Sonet vs Kia Carens

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Kia Carens. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.32 Lakh and Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.99 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG.

Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual vs Carens Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Carens
Price	Rs. 7.32 Lakh	Rs. 10.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1497 cc
Power	82 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 7.32 Lakh

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Kia Carens

Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR

Rs. 10.99 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

Kia Carens

Premium (O) Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Not Applicable	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	Smartstream G 1.5
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 10.42 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Steel (195/65R15), Located Underbody
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	3 Star (Global NCAP)
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)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
CNG Leak Detection	Not Applicable
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Vents on Roof)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Fog Lights	Halogen - Front
Stop Lamp	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Centre Halogen Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Silver
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		8" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		6 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant		Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric + Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (All Black)	Dual Tone (Black & Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge
Total CNG Mode Time
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pewter Olive	Imperial Blue
	Gravity Grey	Aurora Black Pearl
	Aurora Black Pearl	Sparkling Silver
	Magma Red	Gravity Grey
	Imperial Blue	Clear White
	Imperial Blue	Pewter Olive

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

16 Ratings

4.5/5

48 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.3Performance	4.3Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Coustomer service very bad

I’m extremely disappointed with Kia’s customer service. The lack of communication, long delays, and poor handling of warranty claims show a clear disregard for customers after the sale is made. It’s frustrating to spend lakhs on a car and then be left chasing updates, fighting for basic service, or being ignored completely. Kia seriously needs to improve its after-sales support — this kind of treatment is unacceptable and reflects very poorly on the brand.

Service isuue

Kia India shows no regard for its customers and operates merely as a puppet of dealers who engage in malpractice. The customer complaint was completely ignored, with neither a response nor a resolution.

Used Cars in India

1056 Used Sonet

Rs. 5 Lakhonwards

461 Used Carens

Rs. 5 Lakhonwards

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Sonet comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1790 mm * 1610 mm	4540 mm * 1800 mm * 1708 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2780

Seating Capacity		7 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	385 L	216 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	45

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Tiger Nose Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Diffuser
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Manual Key-Operated	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks