Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Volvo EX30 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 Volvo EX30 is priced at ₹3,499,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Volvo EX30's N/A (Electric), producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 268 bhp (Single Motor) / 421 bhp (Twin Motor Performance) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 51 kWh / 69 kWh NMC Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD (Single) / AWD (Twin) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Single or Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| 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) | 268 bhp (Single Motor) / 421 bhp (Twin Motor Performance) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 343 Nm (Single) / 543 Nm (Twin) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 69 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) / AC: ~6.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (153 kW) |
| Range | — | 480 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - One-Pedal Drive |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 318 Litres + 7 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2290 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 175 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4233 mm / 1837 mm / 1550 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2650 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 Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Integrated Central Display (portrait) |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Pilot Assist ADAS |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Central Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Digital Key (Phone) |
| 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) | Microtech / Partial Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Harman Kardon 9-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs (Thor's Hammer) |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Headlamps with Thor's Hammer DRL |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 235/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes - ESC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| 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 | Crystal WhiteOnyx BlackVapour GreyCloud BlueSand Dune |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
