Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Verna 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 Verna is priced at ₹1,098,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Hyundai Verna'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 18.6 kmpl for the Hyundai Verna. 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 | — | 12V Standard |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 45 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 | 18.6 kmpl |
| 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 | Electric |
| 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 Manual / IVT (CVT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 528 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | — |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4535 mm, 1765 mm, 1475 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster with Color TFT MID |
| 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 Touchscreen with Navigation and BlueLink |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Premium Leatherette |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Electric Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front & Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Full-width Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED MFR Headlamps / Horizon LED DRLs |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger available |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Parametric Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 185/65 R15 (Base) / 205/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel (Base) / Silver Alloy (Mid) / Diamond Cut or Dark Grey Alloy (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 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 | Atlas WhiteStarry NightTitan BlackClassy BlueTitan GreyTitan Grey Matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
