Kia Sonet vs MG Hector

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and MG Hector. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and MG Hector price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and MG Hector is available in 1451 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Sonet vs Hector Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Hector
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1451 cc
Power	82 bhp	141 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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MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

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SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3995 4655
Width (mm)
1790 1835
Height (mm)
1610 1760
Wheelbase (mm)
2500 2750
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
385 587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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
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)

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	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
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
12V Power Outlets

Seats & Upholstery

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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Silver

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	LED + Halogen Bulb
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	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
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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)
Display		Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

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

Brochure

Colours

	Gravity Grey	Starry Black
	Sparkling Silver	Dune Brown
	Intense Red	Havana Grey
	Clear White	Aurora Silver
		Glaze Red
		Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

5 Ratings

5.0/5

7 Ratings

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

Class in your budget. MG Hector MT turbo 1.5l review

The vehicle is sturdy and the in city refinement is just unbelievable. Space and seats are very comfortable. The back seats become total flat and makes it boot space double for easy movement of luggage also. I am getting mileage of 10.9 to 12 within city in bumper to bumper traffic. Don't expect xuv700 kind of driving experience in high way but with 250nm torque it does pack quit a punch. Loving it.

More Expert Reviews on Sonet and Hector

MG Hector Facelift (Petrol AT) First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre09 Feb 2023

MG’s cash-minting cars have been the Hector and the Astor. Among these, the Hector is the bigger five-seater SUV that has now received a major facelift after its debut in 2019. This latest version not only gets a cosmetic update but also comes with many new features to keep it fresh and up-to-date against its competition.

2023 MG Hector Sharp 1.5 petrol CVT First Look

By Desirazu Venkat08 Jan 2023

This is a new and updated Hector more features and new design elements.

Length (mm)	3995	4655
Width (mm)	1790	1835
Height (mm)	1610	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2750

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	60

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
Rub-strips		Silver

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