Comparing the Mahindra BE 6 and the Kia Sonet side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra BE 6 is available at a price on request, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. 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 | Lithium-ion Blade (BYD) – 59 kWh or 79 kWh | — |
| Displacement | — | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | — | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-speed | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 59 kWh battery 231 hp, 79 kWh battery 282–286 hp | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Start Button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 59 kWh or 79 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | AC: 7.2 kW ~8 h; 11.2 kW ~6 h (59 kWh); DC fast (140–180 kW): 20 min (20–80%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes | — |
| Range | 535–557 km (59 kWh), 682 km (79 kWh) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | 4-level regen, single-pedal | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 L | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,371 × 1,907 × 1,627 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic electric power steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | Twin 12.3″ digital screens | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | Twin 12.3″ info + touchscreen with MAIA, Snapdragon, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | — | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Up to 16‑speaker Harman Kardon Dolby Atmos | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic glass roof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Front & rear USB ports | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Auto LED | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6–7 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESC |
| 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 | Desert Myst, Desert Myst Satin, Everest White, Everest White Satin, Firestorm Orange, Tango Red, Deep Forest, Stealth Black. | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
