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Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon: Compare price, specs, and features

Team AckoFeb 16, 2024

Kia Motors and Tata Motors offer some of the top Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in India. Among their top sellers are their Sonet and Nexon sub-compact SUVs, respectively. If you are interested in purchasing either of these but need help determining the best, this article is for you. Read on as we debate the Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon comparison based on their pricing, features, and specifications.

Contents

Sonet vs Nexon: Price comparison
Sonet vs Nexon: Mileage
Sonet vs Nexon: Safety features
Sonet vs Nexon: Comfort and convenience
Sonet vs Nexon: Infotainment system
Sonet vs Nexon: Seats
Sonet vs Nexon: Interior comparison
Sonet vs Nexon: Exterior comparison
Sonet vs Nexon: Colours
Sonet vs Nexon: Specifications
- Pros and cons of Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Sonet vs Nexon: Price comparison

Kia and Tata Motors offer the Sonet and Nexon in petrol and diesel engines with either a manual or an automatic transmission. The ex-showroom cost of the Sonet range from Rs. 7.69 lakh to Rs. 14.39 lakh, and the cost of the Nexon range from Rs. 7.69 lakh to Rs. 14.18 lakh. Refer to the below table for a variant-wise price comparison of the Sonet vs Nexon.

Tata Nexon Variants	Tata Nexon Price (Ex-showroom)	Kia Sonet Variants	Kia Sonet Price (Ex-showroom)
XE Petrol	Rs. 7.70 lakh	HTE Petrol/Diesel	Rs. 7.70 to Rs, 9.45 lakh
XM Petrol (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 8.70 to 10.50 lakh	HTK Petrol (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 8.45 to Rs. 10.24 lakh
XZ Petrol (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 10.40 to 12.88 lakh	HTK Diesel (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 10.19 to Rs. 10.89 lakh
XM Diesel (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 10 to 11.80 lakh	HTX Petrol (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 11.20 to Rs. 12.60 lakh
XZ Diesel (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 11.70 to 14.18 lakh	HTX Diesel (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 11.75 to Rs. 13.15 lakh
-	-	GTX Petrol (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 12.84 to Rs. 13.54 lakh
-	-	GTX Diesel (Manual/Automatic)	Rs. 13.39 to Rs. 14.29 lakh
-	-	X-Line Petrol/Diesel	Rs. 13.64 to Rs. 14.39 lakh

Sonet vs Nexon: Mileage

While comparing the Nexon vs Sonet fuel efficiency, the diesel variant of the latter with a manual gearbox offers higher mileage than the former. However, the Nexon with the diesel AMT offers higher mileage than the Sonet. On the petrol variants, the Kia Sonet offers higher fuel efficiency in manual and automatic options than the Tata Nexon.

Fuel type	Gearbox	Kia Sonet ARAI mileage	Tata Nexon ARAI mileage
Diesel	Manual	24.10 km/l	21.19 km/l
Petrol	Manual	18.40 km/l	17.57 km/l
Diesel	AMT	19.00 km/l	22.07 km/l
Petrol	iMT/DCT	18.20/18.30 km/l	16.35 km/l

Sonet vs Nexon: Safety features

The Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon are well-built, sub-compact SUVs with modern safety features. They are rated 3-star and 5-star by GNCAP, respectively. While the Nexon boasts a 5-star safety rating, the Sonet boasts six airbags.

While comparing the Sonet vs Nexon in safety features, the latter has a slight edge over the former with a higher (5-Star) GNCAP crash rating. Here are the main safety features of Nexon and Sonet.

Tata Nexon	Kia Sonet
GNCAP Rating: 5 Stars	GNCAP Rating: 3 Stars
2 Airbags	6 Airbags
Seat belt warning	Seat belt warning
Child lock	Child lock
Anchor points for child seat (ISOFIX)	Anchor points for child seat (ISOFIX)
Electronic Traction Control	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Roll-over Mitigation	Automatic headlamp
Emergency Brake Assist	Follow me headlamp
Hill Hold Control	Hill Hold Control
Electronic Brake Pre-fill	Vehicle Stability Management
Brake Disc Wiping	Front and rear parking sensors
ABS with EBD	ABS with EBD
Reverse Parking Assist	Brake Assist System
Auto Dimming IRVM	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Height Adjustable Seat Belts	Anti-glare IRVM

Sonet vs Nexon: Comfort and convenience

The sub-compact SUV segment is among the most popular in the Indian market. It offers the practicality of a small vehicle and the benefit of new-age creature comforts. Compared to the Nexon, the Sonet is equipped with comfort and convenience features.

Tata Nexon	Kia Sonet
Automatic climate control	Ventilated front seats
Ventilated front seats	Remote engine start
Electric sunroof	Air purifier with virus and bacteria protection
Wireless charger	Rear door sunshade curtain
Rain sensing wipers	Power driver seat
Cruise control	Electric sunroof
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Paddle shifters
Auto headlamps	Auto headlamps
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay	TPMS
Cooled glove box	Wireless phone charger
Reverse Camera Assist	Cruise control
Electric ORVMs	Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
-	Rear USB charger
-	Rear AC vent

Sonet vs Nexon: Infotainment system

The Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon are well-equipped with a similar type of infotainment system and speakers. While the Sonet boasts the Bose system, the Nexon boasts the Harman system.

The difference is the display size of the infotainment system. The Sonet has a 10.25-inch display, and the Nexon has a 7-inch display. The former seems to have a small edge over the latter regarding the infotainment system.

Sonet vs Nexon: Seats

The Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon are categorised under the sub-compact segment and offer similar seating spaces. The difference between Sonet and Nexon seats is that the former is smaller in width. So, seating three adults could be slightly more manageable in the Sonet than in the Nexon. However, the Sonet is taller and longer than the Nexon; hence, the legroom and height are more considerable.

Comparing the seating of the Sonet and Nexon, taller people would find the Sonet comfortable. At the same time, there is more legroom for rear occupants in the Nexon.

Sonet vs Nexon: Interior comparison

The Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon are well-designed sub-compact SUVs but differ in their design language. While the Sonet’s single-tone interiors offer a luxurious and premium touch, the two-tone interiors of the Nexon provide a sporty yet modern touch. The fit and finish of these vehicles are top-notch and classy.

Sonet vs Nexon: Exterior comparison

The Sonet and the Nexon are well-proportioned sub-compact SUVs, resulting in a solid road presence. While the Sonet’s exterior is masculine and chunky, the Nexon’s exterior is sporty with flowing lines, and the sloping roofline offers a futuristic approach.

Tata Motors is offering the Nexon with a wide variety of paint schemes, including dual-tone and special editions. Kia is offering the Sonet with various colours, dual-tone options and a fully-loaded X-Line variant.

While the Nexon is youthful and sporty, the Sonet is luxurious and premium, making them an excellent option for buyers.

Sonet vs Nexon: Colours

Kia and Tata Motors are offering a bunch of colours on their Sonet and Nexon, respectively. The Tata Nexon has a slight edge over the Sonet with special editions. Here are the colours of Sonet and Nexon.

Tata Nexon	Kia Sonet
Flame Red	Sparkling Silver
Daytona Grey	Imperial Blue
Foliage Green	Aurora Black Pearl
Grassland Beige	Gravity Grey
Calgary White	Glacier White Pearl
Royale Blue	Clear White
Atlas Black	Intense Red
Kaziranga Edition	Intense Red/Aurora Black Pearl Dual Tone
Dark Edition	Glacier White and Aurora Black Pearl Dual Tone
Jet Edition	Xclusive Matte Graphite (X-Line)
Starlight	-

Sonet vs Nexon: Specifications

Comparing the specifications of the Sonet and Nexon, the Sonet has two petrol options and one diesel. In contrast, the Nexon has one petrol and one diesel option. They also have the option of manual and automatic transmissions. Here is the comparison of Sonet vs Nexon specifications in detail.

The Sonet has a slight edge over the Nexon with the option of a pure automatic gearbox compared to the diesel model's Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) gearbox.

	Tata Nexon	Tata Nexon	Kia Sonet	Kia Sonet	Kia Sonet	Kia Sonet
Engine Type	Turbo Charged Revotron Engine (Petrol)	Turbo Charged Revotorq Engine (Diesel)	Smartstream (Petrol)	T- GDI Turbo (Petrol)	CRDi WGT (Diesel)	CRDi VGT (Diesel)
Engine Capacity	1.5-litre	1.5-litre	1.2-litre	1-0-litre	1.5-litre	1.5-litre
Max. Power	120bhp	115bhp	83bhp	120bhp	100bhp	115bhp
Max. Torque	170Nm	260Nm	115Nm	172Nm	240Nm	250Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT/6-speed AMT	6-speed MT/6-speed AMT	5-speed MT	6-speed iMT/7-speed DCT	6-speed MT	6-speed AT
Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Anti-roll bar (front) Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring (rear)	MacPherson Strut with Anti-roll bar (front) Twist Beam Suspension with Coil Spring (rear)	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring (front) Coupled torsion Beam Suspension with Coil Spring (rear)	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring (front) Coupled torsion Beam Suspension with Coil Spring (rear)	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring (front) Coupled torsion Beam Suspension with Coil Spring (rear)	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring (front) Coupled torsion Beam Suspension with Coil Spring (rear)
Tyres	195/60 R16 - (XE, XM) 215/65 R16 - (XZ)	195/60 R16 - (XE, XM) 215/65 R16 - (XZ)	195/65 R15- For HTE 215/60 R16 Alloy - For HTK, HTX, GTX and X-Line	195/65 R15- For HTE 215/60 R16 Alloy - For HTK, HTX, GTX and X-Line	195/65 R15- For HTE 215/60 R16 Alloy - For HTK, HTX, GTX and X-Line	195/65 R15- For HTE 215/60 R16 Alloy - For HTK, HTX, GTX and X-Line
Dimension	Length: 3993m Width: 1811m Height: 1606mmWheelbase: 2498mm	Length: 3993m Width: 1811mmHeight: 1606mmWheelbase: 2498mm	Length: 3995m Width: 1790m Height: 1642mmWheelbase: 2500mm	Length: 3995m Width: 1790m Height: 1642mmWheelbase: 2500mm	Length: 3995m Width: 1790mmHeight: 1642mmWheelbase: 2500mm	Length: 3995m Width: 1790mmHeight: 1642mmWheelbase: 2500mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	44 litre	44 litre	45 litre	45 litre	45 litre	45 litre
Brakes	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear)	Disc (front) Drum (rear)

Pros and cons of Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon

Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of Nexon and Sonet.

Merits of Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet

Tata Nexon	Kia Sonet
Multiple colour options	Higher mileage (petrol)
Special editions	Smaller in size and easy to drive in urban setup
Powerful petrol engine	Premium and elegant design
Sporty and youthful road presence	Feature loaded
5 Star GNCAP safety rating	6 airbags
Higher mileage (diesel AMT)	-

Demerits of Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet

Tata Nexon	Kia Sonet
Single petrol engine option	Smaller but longer cabin compared to Nexon
No pure automatic gearbox, only AMT	Lower colour options and special editions
No entry-level diesel model	3 Star GNCAP safety rating

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the answers to some common questions about Sonet vs Nexon.

Tata Nexon vs Kia Sonet. Which has the highest mileage?

While the Tata Nexon diesel model with AMT offers higher mileage compared to the Sonet, the petrol models of the Sonet offer higher fuel efficiency compared to the Nexon.

Which is the ideal car insurance policy for vehicles such as the Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon?

The Comprehensive Car Insurance Policy offers wholesome coverage compared to the Third-party Car Insurance Policy. This means your Nexon or Sonet is covered against damages caused due to collisions, natural and manmade disasters, fire and theft. You also have the option to include add-on covers to enhance the coverage.

Which are the rivals of Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon?

Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger and Toyota Urban Cruiser are rivals to the Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon.

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