Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner is priced at ₹4,495,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Toyota Fortuner's 2755 cc (Diesel) / 3956 cc (Petrol), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 201 bhp @ 3000-3400 rpm (Diesel) / 242 bhp @ 5600 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 14.24 kmpl (Diesel AT) / 13.86 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Toyota Fortuner. 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) | 2755 cc (Diesel) / 3956 cc (Petrol) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | 4WD (4x4) / RWD (2WD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | 2GD-FTV Diesel / 1GR-FE Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 80 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 14.24 kmpl (Diesel AT) / 13.86 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 4 (Diesel) / 6 (Petrol) |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 201 bhp @ 3000-3400 rpm (Diesel) / 242 bhp @ 5600 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric (Push Button Start) |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 420 Nm @ 1400-2800 rpm (Diesel) / 376 Nm @ 4400 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic / Manual (Diesel) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 397 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2800 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 221 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 2030 kg (Diesel 4WD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4795 mm / 1855 mm / 1835 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2745 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 7-inch Multi-Info Display + Analog |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Smart Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes - All 4 Windows |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Leather (top variants) |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | JBL 11-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| 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 Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 265/60 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 | 7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, Knee) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes - Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HAC + DAC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360-degree Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Platinum WhiteSuper WhiteAttitude BlackSparking Black CrystalSilver MetallicAvant Garde Bronze |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
