Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Tata Tiago 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 Tiago is priced at ₹459,990. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Tiago's 1199 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 19 kmpl for the Tata Tiago. 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 |
| 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 Revotron Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 35 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed Manual / AMT |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 19 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) | 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 242 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1,335 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 935 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 3765 mm, 1677 mm, 1535 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt adjustment |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking with flip key mechanism |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Digital instrument cluster with an inverted segment LED display showing tachometer, fuel gauges, and trip computer data |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side auto-down function |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Premium fabric upholstery with a geometric pattern layout |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 8-Speaker Harman Audio System |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Front Halogen Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Power adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Available with rear smart wiper and wash timer |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Multi-focal Halogen Rear lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Ocean BlueSupernova CopperArizona BlueDaytona GreyTornado BluePristine White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
