Comparing the Renault Kiger 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 Renault Kiger is available at ₹699,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Renault Kiger comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 71 bhp @ 6250 rpm (NA) / 99 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.54 kmpl (Turbo MT) / 18.28 kmpl (CVT) - ARAI for the Renault Kiger 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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| Displacement | 999 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.0L SCe NA / 1.0L Turbo TCe | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 Litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 5-Speed AMT / CVT | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 20.54 kmpl (Turbo MT) / 18.28 kmpl (CVT) - ARAI | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 71 bhp @ 6250 rpm (NA) / 99 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Turbo) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Button Start (mid+) | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 96 Nm (NA) / 160 Nm @ 2800-3600 rpm (Turbo) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AMT/CVT) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 405 Litres | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 975 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3991 mm / 1750 mm / 1600 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC (base) / Automatic AC (top) | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 8-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes (Turbo top) | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps (top) | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 (base) / 195/60 R16 (top) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch / 16-inch Alloy Wheels | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (4 on top) | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | 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 |
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| Color Options | Ice Cool WhiteMoonlight SilverMahogany BrownCaspian BlueShadow GreyOasis YellowStealth BlackRadiant Red | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
