Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Nissan Magnite. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.30 Lakh and Nissan Magnite price is Rs. 5.62 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Nissan Magnite is available in 999 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Magnite provides the mileage of 19.4 kmpl.

Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual vs Magnite Visia B4D 1.0 Petrol MT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Magnite
Price	Rs. 7.30 Lakh	Rs. 5.62 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	999 cc
Power	82 bhp	71 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 7.30 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Nissan Magnite

Visia B4D 1.0 Petrol MT

Rs. 5.62 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1198 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.0L Petrol	PURETECH 82
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	CNG
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm	80 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	96 Nm @ 3400 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Alternate Fuel	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Petrol
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage		ARAI: 19.4 kmpl \| User Reported: 18.5 kmpl	User Reported: 18 kmpl
Direct Start in CNG	Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		776	579
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mac Pherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Twin-tube Telescopic Shock Absorber	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (195/65R15), Located in Boot	Steel	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5	4.98
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
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)
Forward Collision Warning
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	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
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)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)		Front Only (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

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

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Chrome Door Handles Finish	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Black finish ORVM Colour	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release	Cabin-Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System	4 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
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)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
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)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interior	Single Tone (All Black)	Single Tone (Stylish Black)	Single Tone (Black)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	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	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital 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	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Pewter Olive	Storm White	Polar White
Sparkling Silver	Blade Silver	Steel Grey
Gravity Grey		Cosmo Blue
Aurora Black Pearl		Perla Nera Black
Intense Red		Garnet Red
Imperial Blue		Garnet Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

10 Ratings

3.3/5

6 Ratings

4.7/5

44 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	4.7Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort
	3.8Performance	4.4Performance	4.6Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy	4.6Value for Money
	4.3Value for Money	4.6Value 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.

Superb Car

Awesome purchase, I would love to go on a long drive. This car is my first car and mainly I drive on highways performance is next level and almost zero noise or sound inside the car.

Best car heavy duty, buddy

Powerful Enjan best mileage, first class comfort seat best mileage drive, long range, no problem suspension is very good space to comfort no vibration silent engine powerful, pick up

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Sonet comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1790 mm * 1610 mm	3994 mm * 1758 mm * 1572 mm	3981 mm * 1733 mm * 1586 mm
Ground Clearance		205 mm (unladen)	180 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2500	2540
Kerb Weight (kg)		1019	958

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Bootspace	385 L	336 L	315 L with 1 hook
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	40

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Manual Key-Operated	Manual Key-Operated	Manual Key-Operated
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 Parking with Key
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

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

Crawl Control
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks