Comparing the Kia Sonet and the MG M9 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 MG M9 is priced at ₹6,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the MG M9's N/A (Electric), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 272 bhp respectively. 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 | — | 90 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| 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) | 272 bhp |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 90 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~45 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes |
| Range | — | 450 km (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 250 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 2650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 5270 mm / 2000 mm / 1840 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 3200 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Tri-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Ottoman Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Premium 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 245/50 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
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 | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Pearl Lustre WhiteMetal BlackConcrete Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
