Comparing the Kia Sonet and the MG Windsor EV 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 Windsor EV is priced at ₹1,652,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the MG Windsor EV's N/A (Electric), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 134 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 | — | IP67 Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) 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 (PMSM) |
| 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 Reduction Gearbox |
| 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) | 134 bhp |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 200 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 38 kWh / 50.6 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~35 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6-8 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - CCS2 DC Fast Charging (40 kW) |
| Range | — | 331 km (ARAI - 38 kWh) / 449 km (ARAI - 50.6 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - i-SMART Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 604 Litres (rear seats folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2050 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 166 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1600 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4295 mm / 1850 mm / 1677 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2700 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+) | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Leatherette (top) / Premium Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Infinity Sound System - 6 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - Hey MG |
| 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 Projector 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 | 215/55 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-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 - ESP + TCS |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera (top) |
| 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 | Aurora SilverStarry BlackTurquoise GreenGlaze RedPearl WhiteCeladon BlueClay Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
