All about Upcoming Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon SUVs ✓ Specification ✓ Price ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ ABS ✓ Comparison.
With an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 6.71 Lakh, the Kia Sonet is the cheapest sub-4m SUV currently in India. The Sonet also comes loaded with a range of first-in segment features which includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system (lower variants get an 8-inch unit), ventilated front seats, BOSE sound system, inbuilt air purifier, UVO connectivity with 57 connected car features, TPS( tyre pressure management system), etc. On the other hand, Tata Nexon, one of the most popular vehicles in this market space will surely feel the heat of the competition after entry of little Kia SUV. Here we, compare the Sonet and Nexon to find out how they stack up against each other.
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon – Engine Specifications:
| Petrol engine | Kia Sonet 1.0 Ltr | Tata Nexon 1.0 Ltr |
| Engine type | 1.0-litre turbocharged T-GDi petrol engine | – |
| Displacement | 998 cc | – |
| No. of cylinders | 3 | – |
| Max. Power | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | – |
| Max. Torque | 172 Nm @ 1,500 rpm | – |
| Transmission | 6-speed Semi-Automatic and 7-speed DCT Automatic | – |
| Emission Standard | BS-6 | – |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | – |
| Driving Range | 819-823 kmrs | – |
| Petrol engine | Kia Sonet 1.2 Ltr | Tata Nexon 1.2 Ltr |
| Engine type | 1.2-litre naturally aspirated SmartstreamG petrol engine | 1.2-litre turbocharged revotron petrol engine |
| Displacement | 1,197 cc | 1,199 cc |
| No. of cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max. Power | 82 bhp @ 6,300 rpm | 118 bhp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 115 Nm @ 4,200 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual | 6-speed Manual and Automatic |
| Emission Standard | BS-6 | BS-6 |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
| Driving Range | 828 kmrs | 704-765 kmrs |
| Diesel engine | Kia Sonet 1.5 Ltr | Tata Nexon 1.5 Ltr |
| Engine type | 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine / CRDi VGT diesel engine | 1.5-litre turbocharged revotorque diesel engine |
| Displacement | 1,493 cc | 1,497 cc |
| No. of cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max. Power | 99 bhp / 113 bhp @ 4,000 rpm | 108 bhp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 240 Nm / 250 Nm @ 1,500 rpm | 260 Nm @ 1,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual and Torque-converter Automatic | 6-speed Manual and Automatic |
| Emission Standard | BS-6 | BS-6 |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
| Driving Range | 1084-855 kmrs | 1053 kmrs |
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon – Dimensions:
| Dimensions | Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon |
| Length | 3,995 mm | 3,993 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,647 mm | 1,606 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,498 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 209 mm |
| Boot Space | 392-litres | 350-litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45-litres | 44-litres |
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon – Features
| Standard Features | |
| Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon |
| • 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system (Top variant) • Over-the-air (OTA) map updates • 4.2-inch MID (multi-information display) • 57 UVO connected car features • Remote engine start via UVO Connect & Smart key • BOSE Sound System – 7 speakers with sub-woofer • LED Mood lighting • Wireless charger • Paronamic Sunroof • Ventilated front seats • Air purifier with virus protection • Steering wheel with controls • Multi-drive & traction modes, grip control for AT models • Rear AC vents • Front and rear parking sensors • Keyless entry and go • Push button start | • 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (Top variant) • 3.5-inch infotainment screen with four speakers • Bluetooth connectivity and ConnectNext app • Voice alerts, voice commands, text readout • Steering-mounted audio, phone and voice controls • 3.5-inch infotainment screen with four speakers • Rain-sensing wipers and Shark fin antenna • Powered Sunroof with Fast USB charging • Projector headlamps with LED DRLs • LED tail-lamps • Turn indicators mounted in the ORVMs • Rain-sensing wipers and Rear AC vents • Keyless entry • Push button start |
| Safety Features | |
| • Six Air-bags (Top Variants) • ABS with EBD • Brake Assist • Vehicle Stability Control • Electronic Stability Control • ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts • Rear Parking Sensors • Rear Parking Camera with Guidance • Front Seat-belt Reminders • Speed Sensing Door Lock Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | • Dual front Air-bags • ABS with EBD • Brake Assist • ISOFIX child-seat anchorage • Traction control • Electronic Stability Program • Hill-hold assist • Front power windows • Remote central locking • Seat-belt Reminder • Rear Parking Sensor Central Locking |
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon – Mileage:
| Variants Name | Fuel Type | Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon |
| 1.0-Litre iMT | Petrol | 18.2 kmpl | – |
| 1.0-Litre MT | Petrol | – | – |
| 1.0-Litre AT | Petrol | 18.3 kmpl | – |
| 1.2-Litre MT | Petrol | 18.4 kmpl | 17.4 kmpl |
| 1.2-Litre AT | Petrol | – | 16.0 kmpl |
| 1.5-Litre MT | Diesel | 24.1 kmpl | 22.4 kmpl |
| 1.5-Litre AT | Diesel | 19.0 kmpl | 22.4 kmpl |
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon – Colour
| Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon |
| – Steel Silver – Gravity Grey – Intense Red – Aurora Black Pearl – Intelligency Blue – Beige Gold – Glacier White Pearl Dual-tone – Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl – Pearl White with Aurora Black Pearl – Beige Gold with Black | – Foliage Green – Flame Red – Tectonic Blue – Pure Silver – Daytona Grey – Calgary White |
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon – Ex-showroom Price
| Fuel Type | Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon |
| Petrol (1.0-litre) | INR 9.49 – 11.99 lakh. | – |
| Petrol (1.2-litre) | INR 6.71 lakh – 8.45 lakh. | INR 6.99 lakh – 11.35 lakh. |
| Diesel (1.5-litre) | INR 10.39 – 11.99 lakh. | INR 8.45 lakh – 12.70 lakh. |
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Last modified: October 17, 2020