Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Tata Sierra 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 Sierra is priced at ₹2,290,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Sierra's N/A (Electric), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 167 bhp (FWD) / 268 bhp (AWD) 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 | — | LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD / AWD |
| 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) | 167 bhp (FWD) / 268 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 250 Nm (FWD) / 430 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 60 kWh / 69 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~40 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - CCS2 DC |
| Range | — | 450 km+ (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Regen Levels |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 426 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1700 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4350 mm / 1825 mm / 1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch 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 / Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | JBL 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - V2L |
| 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 - LED |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 225/60 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-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 |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Pure GreyPrestine WhiteBengal RougeMunar MistCoorg CloudAndaman Adventure |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
