Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.30 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 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG.

Sonet vs Nexon Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Nexon
Price	Rs. 7.30 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 Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 7.30 Lakh

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Tata Nexon

Smart 1.2 Petrol 5MT

Rs. 8.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Sonet

HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

Tata Nexon

Smart 1.2 Petrol 5MT

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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
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage		User Reported: 17 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (195/65R15), Located in Boot	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat 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)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
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
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	Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	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)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	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 (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes		3 - ECO, CITY AND SPORT
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen - Front
Stop Lamp	LED	LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Centre Halogen Cabin lamps,	Front LED Cabin lamps,
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Door Type	Regular Doors	Regular Doors
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with Pull handle type	Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Painted
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Rear Windshield Blind
Side Window Blinds
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Optional
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key
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
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Wireless Charger
3-D Sound

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	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)
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		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interior	Single Tone (All Black)	Dual Tone (Off-White and Grey)
Wrappings
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	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	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Outside Temperature Gauge
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	Daytona Grey
	Sparkling Silver	Pristine White
	Gravity Grey	Grassland Beige
	Aurora Black Pearl	Royale Blue
	Intense Red
	Imperial Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.2/5

6 Ratings

4.6/5

32 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.2Performance	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.

Best SUV segment

Performance is very good to drive, and engine refinement is fabulous and fun to drive as well. This is one of the best SUV segment cars, and the build quality is very good 5-star safety rating, and I love it.

Used Cars in India

1165 Used Sonet

Rs. 72,500onwards

2081 Used Nexon

Rs. 2 Lakhonwards

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Sonet comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1790 mm * 1610 mm	3995 mm * 1804 mm * 1620 mm
Ground Clearance		208 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2498

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	385 L (standard)	382 L (standard)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	44

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

Brakes	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

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

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
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 Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Crawl Control
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Welded Tow Hooks