Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Tata Tigor 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 Tigor is priced at ₹600,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Tigor's 1199 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and Petrol – ~84.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm; CNG – ~72.4 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 19.2–19.6 kmpl; CNG 26.4–28 km/kg for the Tata Tigor. 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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| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 1.2 L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 35 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / i-CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | : 5-speed manual or AMT |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 19.2–19.6 kmpl; CNG 26.4–28 km/kg |
| 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) | Petrol – ~84.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm; CNG – ~72.4 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Key-start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | Petrol – ~113 Nm @ 3300 rpm; CNG – ~95 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual / 5-speed AMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 419 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 165–170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1003 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 3995 mm × 1677 mm × 1532 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt only |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Automatic climate control in higher trims |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Semi-digital / Analog with MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes | No |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto / Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | No |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 6-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED DRLs with halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable with indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED elements |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual front 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 |
| 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 | Meteor Bronze, Supernova Copper, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue, Pristine White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
