All about Upcoming Kia Sonet vs 2020 Tata Nexon SUVs ✓ Specification ✓ Price ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ ABS ✓ Comparison.
Kia Sonet SUV was revealed in India a few days ago and launch slated for around the Diwali seaon. It will be a competitor in the sub-compact SUV segment in India which is already full of contenders like Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, etc. To take on such rivals, the Sonet will come with a wide range of engine-transmission combination, allowing the company to cater to a wider customer base. In this article, we compare the engine specifications, key features and other details of the new Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon. Let’s take a quick comparison below.
Kia Sonet vs 2020 Tata Nexon – Engine Specifications:
| Petrol engine | Kia Sonet | 2020 Tata Nexon |
| Engine type | 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine/1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine | 1.2-litre Turbo-charged petrol engine |
| Displacement | 1,197 cc/998 cc | 1,199 cc |
| No. of cylinders | 4/3 | 3 |
| Power | 82 bhp/118 bhp | 118 bhp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm/172 Nm | 170 Nm @ 1,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual/6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) and 7-speed DCT Automatic | 6-speed Manual and Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
| Diesel engine | Kia Sonet | 2020 Tata Nexon |
| Engine type | 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine/1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine | 1.5-litre turbo revotorq diesel engine |
| Displacement | 1,497 cc | 1,497 cc |
| No. of cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 98 bhp/113 bhp | 108 bhp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 215 Nm/245 Nm | 260 Nm @ 1,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual/6-speed torque-converter Automatic | 6-speed Manual and Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
Kia Sonet vs 2020 Tata Nexon – Exterior and Interior:
Exterior:- Similar to the Tata Nexon, the Kia Sonet brings freshness and different styling in the crowded sub-4 meter SUV category. It features the Kia’s signature Tiger-nose front grille, LED headlamps with LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps), projector fog lamps, sculpted bonnet and 3D stepwell geometric grille mesh. The SUV comes with red accents on the front and rear bumper, wheel caps, front brake caliper and LED tail-lamps. The SUV rides on 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.
The Tata Nexon comes with more Coupe-SUV like profile with uniquely styled rear profile. In terms of styling, the SUV gets big headlamps, Tata’s signature grille with ‘Humanity Line’, sculpted bonnet and black plastic cladding all around the body. It gets sloping roofline, stylish C-pillar, LED tail-lamps, etc.
Interior:- The new Kia Sonet is equipped with several segment-first features. The top-spec model gets a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, and UVO connected car technology. Other features include wireless charging with cooling function, ventilated front seats, Bose-premium sound system and air purifier with virus protection.
On the other hand, the Nexon gets 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear parking camera, Harman-sourced music system, cruise control, leather wrapped steering wheel and others.
Kia Sonet vs 2020 Tata Nexon – Dimensions:-
| Dimensions | Kia Sonet | 2020 Tata Nexon |
| Length | 3,995 mm | 3,993 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,605 mm | 1,606 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,498 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 209 mm |
| Boot Space | 350-litres | 350-litres |
Kia Sonet vs 2020 Tata Nexon – Features
| Standard Features | |
| Kia Sonet | 2020 Tata Nexon |
| – 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system – 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 – 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 | – 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay – Voice alerts, voice commands, text readout – Steering-mounted audio, phone and voice controls – 3.5-inch infotainment screen with four speakers – Steering mounted audio controls – Rain-sensing wipers – Powered Sunroof – Projector headlamps with LED DRLs – LED tail-lamps – Turn indicators mounted in the ORVMs – Rain-sensing wipers – Steering-mounted audio, phone and voice controls |
| Safety Features | |
| – Six Air-bags – 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 2020 Tata Nexon – Mileage
| Variants Name | Fuel Type | Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon |
| 1.0-Litre MT | Petrol | 18.2 kmpl | – |
| 1.0-Litre AT | Petrol | 18.15 kmpl | – |
| 1.2-Litre MT | Petrol | 17.52 kmpl | 17.4 kmpl |
| 1.2-Litre AT | Petrol | – | 16.0 kmpl |
| 1.5-Litre MT | Diesel | 22.8 kmpl | 22.4 kmpl |
| 1.5-Litre AT | Diesel | 21.34 kmpl | 22.4 kmpl |
Kia Sonet vs 2020 Tata Nexon – Colour
| Kia Sonet | 2020 Tata Nexon |
| – Beige Gold – Intense Red – Glacier White Pearl – Steel Silver – Aurora Black Pearl | – Foliage Green – Flame Red – Tectonic Blue – Pure Silver – Daytona Grey – Calgary White |
Kia Sonet vs 2020 Tata Nexon – Ex-showroom Price
| Fuel Type | Kia Sonet | 2020 Tata Nexon |
| Petrol (1.0-litre) | INR 7.50 – 8.50 lakh. | – |
| Petrol (1.2-litre) | INR 8.65 lakh – 10.45 lakh. | INR 6.95 lakh – 11.20 lakh. |
| Diesel (1.5-litre) | INR 11.45 – 12.0 lakh. | INR 8.45 lakh – 12.70 lakh. |