Comparing the Tata Altroz 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 Tata Altroz is available at ₹689,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Tata Altroz comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 86 PS @ 6000 rpm and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18 – 19 kmpl for the Tata Altroz 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.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance |
||
| Battery | 12V | — |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | FWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Revotron Petrol | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 Litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed DCA | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 18 – 19 kmpl | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 86 PS @ 6000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / DCA | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
||
| Boot Space | 345 Litres | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1036–1150 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3990 mm × 1755 mm × 1523 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2501 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
||
| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Remote | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual / Fully Automatic | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | Semi-Digital | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen by Harman | 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 | Fabric / Premium Leatherette | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 4 to 8 Speakers | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Yes | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Front + Rear | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
||
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector / LED | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically Adjustable / Foldable | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/80 R14, 185/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
||
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Standard, up to 6 | 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 |
||
| Car Image1 | — |
|
| Car Image2 | — |
|
| Car Image3 | — |
|
| Color Options | Arcade Grey, Avenue White, Downtown Red, Opera Blue, Harbour Blue, High Street Gold, Cosmo Dark | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
