Comparing the Mahindra XUV 700 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 XUV 700 is available at ₹1,234,567, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra XUV 700 comes with a 1323123 unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 1231231 and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. 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 | 1323123 | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | — | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1231 | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | — | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | — | 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 | 1231231 | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | — | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 132123123 | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | — | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | — | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | — | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | — | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | — | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | — | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | — | Yes |
| Climate Control | — | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | — | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | — | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | — | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | — | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | — | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | — | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | — | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | — | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | — | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | — | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | — | Yes |
| Airbags | — | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | — | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | — | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |







