Comparing the Kia Sonet and the BMW i7 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Sonet is available at ₹884,000, while the BMW i7 is priced at ₹17,299,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW i7's N/A (Electric), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) 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 | — | 101.7 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | xDrive AWD (Dual Motor) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | — |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 536 bhp (i7 xDrive60) / 659 bhp (i7 M70 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 745 Nm (xDrive60) / 1100 Nm (M70) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 101.7 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~34 min (10-80%) / AC: ~10 hours (22 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (195 kW) |
| Range | — | 625 km - WLTP (xDrive60) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen with Paddle Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 500 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 3310 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 124 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 2640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 3215 mm (LWB) |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Panoramic Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Level 3 |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + 31.3-inch 8K Rear Theatre Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Soft Close Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Individual 4-Zone |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating with Massage |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather (First Class) |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C throughout |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes - Front & Rear |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes - DSC + DTC + xDrive + L3 ADAS |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Mineral WhiteBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit GreyOxide Grey metallicAventurine Red metallicM Brooklyn GreyM Carbon Black metallicAlpine White solid |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
