Comparing the Mahindra XUV700 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 XUV700 is available at ₹1,366,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra XUV700 comes with a 1997 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 200 PS @ 5000 rpm and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15 kmpl for the Mahindra XUV700 versus 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet. 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 | 12V automotive battery configuration layout | — |
| Displacement | 1997 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | FWD / AWD (Diesel variants) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) I4 | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 Litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 200 PS @ 5000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electronic keyless start-stop engine push-button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 240 l | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1815 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,695 mm × 1,890 mm × 1,755 | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column with tilt and telescopic manual adjust | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly | — |
| Central Locking | Smart speed-sensing automatic lock execution loop | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) paired with individual pillar-mounted rear air vents across rear rows | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | Triple-Screen Dashboard Layout on premium configurations, featuring twin 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) primary superscreens side-by-side alongside a dedicated co-passenger entertainment panel | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Automated cruise control system; luxury models feature active radar-guided Level 2 ADAS | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way smart power driver seat with memory integration and automated welcome retract clearance logic | — |
| Infotainment System | Adrenox-powered dual touchscreen cluster interface housing integrated Amazon Alexa capability, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto connectivity | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Passive smart key proximity access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | One-touch express power windows with anti-pinch sensors across doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated separate airflow adjust controls for 2nd and 3rd seating zones. | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated fold-down armrest including secondary twin beverage cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium white or dark charcoal perforated leatherette wraps with cooling ventilation functionality | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Custom premium 12-Speaker Sony 3D Immersive Audio installation driven by a dedicated multi-channel sound amplifier | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Expansive panoramic "Skyroof" | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast portals including Type-A front slots and mid-row Type-C fast docks | Yes |
| Voice Command | Comprehensive AI command interpretation array linked to vehicle operations | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone integrated bumpers detailed with flush-fitting smart electric door handles | Yes |
| DRLs | Redesigned premium C-shaped signature LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front LED cornering fog lights | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | High-intensity clear-view LED projector headlamps with an integrated Auto-High Beam Booster module | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding exterior mirrors housing sharp LED sequential side indicator blocks | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the rear tailgate layout window element | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Integrated low-drag functional roof rails | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Arrow-Head geometric rear split-LED combination lighting layout | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 or R18 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel/ Alloy | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Performance hydraulic braking support | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Automated downhill control | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dual dedicated rear row anchors | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Advanced 540-Degree Surround View Camera Suite providing multi-angle ground and blind-view tracing | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sound proximity sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | High-accuracy live Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Everest WhiteMidnight BlackDesert MystNebula BlueStealth BlackRuby VelvetGalaxy Grey | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
