Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 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 Ioniq 5 is priced at ₹4,399,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5's N/A (Electric), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 215 bhp (RWD) / 314 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 72.6 kWh NMC Lithium-Ion (800V architecture) |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (RWD or AWD) |
| 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) | 215 bhp (RWD) / 314 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 350 Nm (RWD) / 605 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 72.6 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast (800V): 18 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible) |
| Range | — | 631 km (RWD - WLTP) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - i-Pedal One-Pedal Drive |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 527 Litres + 57 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2630 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 2100 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4635 mm / 1890 mm / 1605 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 3000 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 (HTX+) | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Cluster (dual screen) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - HDA2 Highway Drive Assist (ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Smart Key + Digital Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Individual |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Sliding Rear Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Eco-Suede / Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Glass Panel Roof (Fixed) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C + V2L (3.6 kW) |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - Bluelink |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs (Parametric Pixels) |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes - ESC + VSM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Surround View |
| 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 | Gravity Gold MatteAtlas WhiteCyber GreyLucid BlueDigital Teal GreenMystic Olive GreenEcotronic Gray PearlMeta BlueAbyss BlackUltimate Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
