Comparing the BYD eMax 7 and the Kia Sonet side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BYD eMax 7 is available at ₹2,699,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the BYD eMax 7 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 201 bhp and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Blade LFP 71.8 kWh Battery | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 201 bhp | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 71.8 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~40 min (10-80%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (100 kW) | — |
| Range | 420 km - ARAI (est.) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 180 Litres (all rows up) | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 175 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2100 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4890 mm / 1810 mm / 1715 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 12.8-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row | — |
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 2nd & 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Captain Seats (2nd row) | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette / Leather | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes - V2L + USB-C | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/55 R17 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Crystal WhiteCosmos BlackHarbour GreyQuartz Blue | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
