Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Tata Tiago 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 Tata Tiago EV is priced at ₹698,998. 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 | — | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry utilizing liquid-cooled IP67 weather-sealing |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 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 | 1-Speed Single-Stage Automatic 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) | 55 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 114 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 24 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 10% to 80% of charge in exactly 35 minutes |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Uses universal CCS-II charging standard interface ports |
| Range | — | 285 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via dash toggles or wheel inputs |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1560 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 166 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1150 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 3825, 1684, 1562 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electrically power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto closure |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) standard across variants with single-zone mapping |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Fully digital crisp instrument console display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level speed toggles |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Height-adjustable driver seat with manual recline |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) free-floating high-definition touchscreen by HARMAN featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity fob vehicle entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort power window operation across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated rear-facing cabin ventilation ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Premium full fabric on baseline trims; premium light leatherette upholstery configurations on top tiers |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Multi-channel setup comprising up to 4 Speakers and 4 Tweeters by HARMAN. |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | High-output Type-A alongside Type-C fast-charging ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual voice recognition covering climate control adjustment and media commands |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone body-colored front and rear bumper panels |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Front LED fog lamps with localized cornering utility |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED projector headlamps with automatic dusk sensors |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in high-gloss black with built-in turning signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Integrated rear window wiper assembly with heating element defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional stylized roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Futuristic connected LED taillight array across the rear tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic hydraulic brake actuation assist |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist safety logic |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard rear seat safety hooks |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a live blind-view monitor display |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse distance proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Dehradun DewSobo SurgePangong PulsePure GreyPristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
