Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 7.3 Lakh

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Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Sonet Vs Nexon on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Sonet Vs Nexon – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Tata Nexon in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.32 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 14.7 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Tata Nexon costs ₹ 9.01 Lakh, whereas the Tata Nexon Diesel top-end costs ₹ 14.15 Lakh. On the other hand, Kia Sonet price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 7.3 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 13.65 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Kia Sonet costs ₹ 8.98 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Kia Sonet comes with a price tag of ₹ 14.09 Lakh.

Summary	Kia Sonet	Tata Nexon
Price	₹ 7.3 Lakh	₹ 7.32 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kia	Tata
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	18.40 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp	118 bhp
Engine	1197 CC	1199 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Sonet Vs Nexon – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Tata Nexon base Petrol engine returns 18 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 18 KM/L. The Kia Sonet base Petrol returns 18 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 19 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

Sonet Vs Nexon – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Tata Nexon gets 118 bhp Petrol engine and 113 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Kia Sonet comes in 2 Petrol 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp engines and 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm bhp Diesel engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Displacement (CC)	1197 CC	1199 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp@5500 rpm
Torque	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	170 Nm@1750-4000 rpm
Top Speed	160	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	13.5	N/A
No. of gears	5	6
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Turbocharger		N/A
Emissions Standard	BS6	N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Length	3995 mm	3995 mm
Width	1790 mm	1804 mm
Height	1642 mm	1620 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2498 mm
Ground Clearance	205 mm	208 mm
Kerb Weight	1035 KG	N/A

Capacity

Boot Space	392 L	382 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	N/A
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	45.0	44.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	18.40 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Mileage - City	17.00 KM/L	N/A
Mileage - Highway	20.00 KM/L	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	Independent,Lower Wishbone,McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring	Semi Independent,Open Profile Twist Beam With Stabiliser Bar,coil Spring And Shock Absorber
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	N/A

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels With Wheel Covers/Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	215/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	215/60 R16
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	215/60 R16	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual	No
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	-
Rear AC	Yes	-
Third Row AC Zone	No	-
Heater	Yes	No
Climate Control	Yes	No
Paddle Shift	No	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Power Windows	Yes	-
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Remote Engine Start	No	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	No	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Electric Tailgate	No	-
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	-
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	No	-
Air Conditioner – Rear AC Vents		-
Battery Saver		-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	No
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	-
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	-
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	-
Rear Armrest	Yes	No
Front Armrest	Yes	No
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	-
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	-
Headrests	Front & Rear	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Seat Memory Function	No	-
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags		-
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	No
Rear Side Airbag	No	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	No	-
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	No
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	No
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Hill Hold Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	-
Lane Assist	No	-
Forward Collision Warning	No	-
Auto Emergency Braking	No	-
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No	-
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Parking Assistance	No	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Dashcam	No	-
Electric ORVM Heating	No	-
Front Seat Belts with Pretensioner & Load Limiter		-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock		-
Inside door handle override		-
Speed Sensing Door Lock		-
Tyre Pressure Monitor System		-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Light Type	Halogen	No
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	Yes	-
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	No
Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Ambient Lighting	Yes	-
Automatic High Beam Assist	No	-
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Lights	No	No
Cabin Lamps	Yes	-

Exterior Features

Sunroof	No	-
Roof Rails	No	-
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	-
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	-
Chrome Accents	Yes	-
ORVM Adjustments	Electric	-
Rear Spoiler	No	-
Skid Plates	Yes	-
Side Steps	No	-

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	4.2" MID	-
Trip Meter	Yes	-
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	-
Clock	Digital	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	-
Gear Indicator	Yes	-
Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Tachometer	Digital	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	-
Touchscreen Display Size	8 Inch	-
Audio System	Yes	-
Speakers		No
Tweeters	No	-
Subwoofer	No	-
GPS Navigation	No	No
Voice Commands	No	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	-
Bluetooth Support	Yes	No
USB Support	Yes	No
AUX Compatibility	Yes	-
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	No	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Radio	Yes	No

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	Yes	-
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	No	-
Geofencing	No	-
Digital Key	No	-
AI Voice Assistance	No	-
Auto Park Assist	No	-
Autonomous Driving Level	No	-
SOS Button	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	3 Years Unlimited KM	-
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Yrs / 1 Lakh Km	-

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