Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) 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 Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) is priced at ₹1,238,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual)'s 1498 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 121 PS @ 6600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 17.8 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual). 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 | — | 12 V |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol (naturally aspirated) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 6-speed |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 17.8 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 4 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 506 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1107 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Analog-digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | 2 |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | No |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear defogger (no wiper) |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 185/60 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
