Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Mahindra Scorpio N 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 Mahindra Scorpio N is priced at ₹1,349,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio N's 1997 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 149.14 kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 12 kmpl for the Mahindra Scorpio N. 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 electrical setup paired with push-button engine start-stop toggles |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1997 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) standard / 4-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 2 L mStallion Turbo Petrol Direct Injection |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | — |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 12 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) | 149.14 kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 370 Nm @ 1750-3000 r/min (MT) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 460 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2,510 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 187 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1885 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4,662 mm × 1,917 mm × 1,857 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2,750 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt-adjustable electronic power steering system |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Electronic, Automatic day/night interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Climate Control: Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) equipped with front air purification technology |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT Driver Information Display nestled between classic analogue gauges |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way power-adjustable driver's seat |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 20.32 cm (8-inch) touchscreen with AdrenoX Connect, Alexa built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Internal motorized glass adjustment and electronic power-folding functionality |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and rear standard power windows with anti-pinch functionality |
| Push Start | Yes | Engine Start-Stop Button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Standard rear cabin ventilation modules |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Foldable center armrests available across rows |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Rich Coffee-Black leatherette upholstery on higher trims; premium fabric variants on base layouts |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Sony 3D Immersive Audio setup with 12 Speakers and a dedicated subwoofer |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Electric anti-pinch single-pane sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Dual-row dedicated fast-charging Type-A and Type-C USB data linkages |
| Voice Command | — | Available via Alexa integrations and phone voice assistants |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | vertical C-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | High-throw front LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Projector dual-barrel headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and power-folding side mirrors with integrated sequential turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Fully integrated into the upright, sideways-opening tailgate door shell |
| Roof Rails | — | Sleek integrated ski-rack roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Tall Stacked LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 245/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
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 | Integrated electronic grade descent and uphill braking controls |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated second-row anchoring safety frames |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Rearview camera system with dynamic guided path matrices |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided rear bumper-integrated proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Everest WhiteDeep ForestStealth BlackMidnight BlackValyrian Silver |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
