Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai CRETA 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 Hyundai CRETA is priced at ₹1,110,998. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Hyundai CRETA's 1497 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 115 PS @ 6300 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 17.4 l for the Hyundai CRETA. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 50 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 | 17.4 l |
| 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) | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | 6-Speed MT / IVT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 433 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | — | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Available with cooling function |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Quad Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Horizon LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) |
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 - ESC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Available with adaptive guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
