Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 17.44 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1199 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 | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 3 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | Yes | Start/Stop push-button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Yes | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | 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 | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
