Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser is priced at ₹21,800,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser's 3445 cc (Diesel) / 3346 cc (Petrol), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 309 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) / 409 bhp @ 5200 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 11.0 kmpl (approx) for the Toyota Land Cruiser. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 3445 cc (Diesel) / 3346 cc (Petrol) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | 4WD with Multi-Terrain Select |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | V35A-FTS Twin-Turbo Petrol V6 / F33A-FTV Twin-Turbo Diesel V6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 110 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 11.0 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 6 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 309 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) / 409 bhp @ 5200 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) | 700 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm (Diesel) / 650 Nm @ 2000-3600 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 310 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 3300 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 235 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 2580 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4985 mm / 1980 mm / 1925 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| 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 Tri-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Smart Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | JBL 14-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 |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Adaptive 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 | 265/65 R18 (base) / 265/55 R20 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch / 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 10 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes - VDIM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HAC + DAC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - Panoramic View Monitor |
| 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 | Precious White PearlAttitude Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
