Comparing the Tata Nexon 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 Nexon is available at ₹800,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Tata Nexon comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 118 bhp (PS) @ 5500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17.4 kmpl for the Tata Nexon 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2 L Turbocharged Revotron petrol engine | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5- or 6-speed Manual / 6-speed AMT / 7-speed DCT | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 17.4 kmpl | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 118 bhp (PS) @ 5500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / AMT / DCT | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 382 L | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 208 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1295 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1804 mm × 1620 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2498 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | Digital / Semi-digital | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25" touchscreen by Harman | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Up to 8-speaker Harman system | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Yes | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Projector + LED DRLs | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED signature | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/60 R16 | 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 | 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 |
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| Color Options | Daytona Grey, Grassland Beige, Flame Red, Carbon Black, Ocean Blue | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
