Kia Sonet VS Tata Nexon: Full Comparison

Kia Sonet VS Tata Nexon. Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Let’s find out which car is best for you. This article is going to compare the two models based on the price, size, space, boot space, service cost, mileage, features, colours and other specifications. So don’t look anywhere else read here.

The Kia Sonet price starts at Rs.6.79 lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.2 HTE petrol and the Tata Nexon price starts at Rs.7.09 lakh (ex-showroom) for XE petrol.

• The Sonet engine – 1493cc
• The Nexon engine – 1497cc.
• Sonet Mileage – 24.1kmpl
• Nexon Mileage – 21.5kmpl
• Boot space of Sonet – 392L
• Boot space of Nexon – 350L

In terms of safety, the Kia Sonet comes with two airbags – driver and front passenger. Tata Nexon also has two airbags – driver and passenger. Both cars have no parking assist.

Kia Sonet VS Tata Nexon in Engine Specifications

Kia Sonet VS Tata Nexon in Dimensions and Weight

Kia Sonet VS Tata Nexon Colours 

8 Sonet colours

• Glacier White
• Intense Red
• Steel Silver
• Beige Gold
• Gravity Grey
• Aurora Black
• Intelligency Blue
• Punchy Orange

6 Nexon Colours

• Daytona Grey
• Calgary White
• Flame Red
• Foliage Green
• Pure Silver
• Tectonic Blue

Kia Sonet VS Tata Nexon Brief Summary:

Brief summary of Kia Sonet

Sonet is the third product to be launched by Kia after Seltos and the Grand Carnival. It is available in six variants – HTE, HTK, HTK plus, HTX, HTX plus and GTX.

Kia offers the SONET with 1.0 L turbo petrol – 120 PS and 172 Nm, 1.2 L petrol – 83PS and 115Nm and 1.5 L diesel (MT/Auto) – 100PS and 240Nm/115PS and 250Nm. The transmission options are 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT with 1.0 L turbo petrol, a 5-speed MT with 1.2 L petrol and a 6-speed MT or AY with a 1.5 L diesel engine.

Inside the Sonet it comes equipped with features like UVO connected car tech, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and an air purifier, sunroof and wireless charging. 

In terms of safety, it offers six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control and vehicle stability management.

The price of Kia Sonet starts at Rs.6.79 lakh and goes up to 13.19 lakh. Sonet is offered in 23 variants, the base model of the sonnet is 1.2 HTE and the top variant of the sonnet is 1.5 GTX plus diesel AT DT which comes with a price tag of Rs.13.19 lakh.

Sonet Rivals – Mahindra XUV 300, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Toyota Urban Cruiser,Tata Nexon, Hyundai venue and the Ford Ecosport.

Brief Summary Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon is of sub-4m SUV which is priced between Rs.7.09,00,00 to Rs.12.79 lakh (ex- showroom).It is offered in 18 variants – XA, XM, XM(S), XE, XM, XM (S), XZ, XZ+, XZ+ DT, XZ+ (S), XZ+ (S) DT, XZ+ (O), XZ+ (O) DT, XMA, XMA (S), XZA+, XZA+ DT, XZA+ (S), XZA+ (S) DT, XZA+ (O), and XZA+ (O) DT.

The Tata Nexon is offered in a 5-seater layout. In terms of power, it comes equipped with either a 1.2 L turbocharged petrol engine or 1.5 L turbocharged diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 120 PS and 170Nm, the diesel output figure stands at 110PS and 260 Nm. It is offered in both 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed AMT and gets a 2WD drivetrain.

In the interior Nexon comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, digital instrument cluster, tyre pressure monitoring system, cruise control and auto AC with rear AC vents.

In terms of safety Nexon has dual front airbags, rear parking sensor, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program and ISOFIX child seat anchor.

The price of Tata Nexon starts at Rs.7.09 lakh and goes up to 12.79 lakh. The base model of Nexon is XE and top model is XZA plus DT Roof (O) diesel AMT which comes with a price tag of Rs. 12.79 lakh.

Tata Nexon Rivals – Hyundai venue, Ford ecosport, Mahindra XUV 300, Kia Sonet, Nissan magnite, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Toyota urban cruiser.

The estimated maintenance cost of Tata Nexon for five years is around Rs.22,000 and Kia Sonet will cost somewhere around 15,000. The maintenance cost depends on various factors.

The new sharper styling makes the Nexon look upmarket and it also gets five Star G–NCAP safety rating. Kia Sonet Features a loaded cabin and flamboyant styling with lots of powertrain options. This was the comparison between Kia Sonet VS Tata Nexon. Hope this article has answered all your questions.

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