Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Toyota Innova Hycross 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 Innova Hycross is priced at ₹2,543,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Toyota Innova Hycross's 1987 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 186.4 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Hybrid) / 174 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 23.24 kmpl (Hybrid) / 16.13 kmpl (Petrol) - ARAI for the Toyota Innova Hycross. 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 | — | 168-cell Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Hybrid Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1987 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 | 2.0L TNGA 5th Gen VVTi (Strong Hybrid) / 2.0L Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / Strong Hybrid |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | e-Drive (Hybrid) / CVT (Petrol) |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 23.24 kmpl (Hybrid) / 16.13 kmpl (Petrol) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 4 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 186.4 bhp @ 6600 rpm (Hybrid) / 174 bhp @ 6600 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) | 188 Nm @ 4398-5196 rpm (Hybrid) / 205 Nm @ 4400-5200 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (CVT / e-Drive) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 300 Litres (2nd & 3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2400 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1870 kg (Hybrid) / 1730 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4755 mm / 1850 mm / 1790 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 / 8 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2850 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 (top) / Single Zone (base) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 7-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Cruise Control (ADAS variants) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Driver & Passenger (ZX) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Wireless (ZX variant) / 8-inch (GX) |
| 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 & 3rd Row AC Vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - Rear Centre Armrest |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Leatherette (GX+) / Fabric (G base) |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | JBL 9-Speaker Premium Audio System (ZX) / 4 Speakers (GX) |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Panoramic Sunroof (VX(O) and ZX variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes (VX and ZX variants) |
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 | 225/50 R18 (top) / 205/65 R16 (base) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes - Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - Hill Assist Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360-degree Camera (GX(O)+) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Platinum White PearlSuper WhiteBlacklish Ageha Glass FlakeAttitude BlackSilver MetallicAvant-Garde Bronze |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
