Comparing the Honda City e:HEV 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 Honda City e:HEV is available at ₹1,989,990, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Honda City e:HEV comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 126 PS (combined) and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV versus 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet. 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 | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery | — |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | FWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol hybrid | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | e-CVT | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 126 PS (combined) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 0.73 kWh | — |
| Range | 1000 | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 410 L | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1240 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Push button start | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Adaptive cruise control | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 8-speaker sound system | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | One-touch electric sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | 2 | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED fog lamps | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Full LED headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/55 R16 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Smart keyless entry | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
