Comparing the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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 Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is available at ₹555,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.7 km/l (Petrol) for the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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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| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 37 l | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 04 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Standard Electric Starter Motor | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 260 l | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1,340 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID) | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | — | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Electrically Foldable with Integrated Turn Indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Diamond Cut Alloys | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | 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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes, with static guidelines | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline TPMS | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
