Hyundai Exter vs Kia Sonet [2023-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of Hyundai Exter and Kia Sonet [2023-2024]. The Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 6.20 Lakh and Kia Sonet [2023-2024] price is Rs. 7.79 Lakh. The Hyundai Exter is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Kia Sonet [2023-2024] is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Exter provides the mileage of 19.4 kmpl.

Exter vs Sonet [2023-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Exter	Sonet [2023-2024]
Price	Rs. 6.20 Lakh	Rs. 7.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc
Power	82 bhp	82 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Hyundai Exter

EX 1.2 MT

Rs. 6.20 Lakh

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Kia Sonet [2023-2024]

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.79 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Hyundai Exter

EX 1.2 MT

Kia Sonet [2023-2024]

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa	Smartstream G 1.2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	718
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 65 R15

Features

Exterior
Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors		Single Tone
Interior Colours		Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Atlas White	Gravity Grey
		Sparkling Silver
		Intense Red
		Clear White

More Expert Reviews on Exter and Sonet [2023-2024]

Hyundai Exter First Drive Review

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray17 Jul 2023

With the Exter, Hyundai has done its homework and has made the overall package quite difficult to overlook.

Hyundai Exter First Look

By Jay Shah10 Jul 2023

Hyundai has launched its smallest and most compact SUV in India. It’s called the Exter and this one slots below the Venue and is based on the brand’s entry-level hatchback, the Grand i10 Nios. The Exter is a petrol-only SUV with a CNG variant, is offered in seven variants and is a direct rival to the Tata Punch. Let’s take a closer look at it.

Sonet [2023-2024] comparison with similar cars

Exter vs Sonet [2023-2024] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Exter and Kia Sonet [2023-2024]?

Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 6.20 Lakh and Kia Sonet [2023-2024] price is Rs. 7.79 Lakh. Hence Hyundai Exter is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Exter compared to Sonet [2023-2024]?

For the EX 1.2 MT variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Exter produces 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. For the HTE 1.2 Petrol MT variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Sonet [2023-2024] produces 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Exter and Sonet [2023-2024], CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Exter and Sonet [2023-2024] comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Hyundai Exter vs Kia Sonet [2023-2024]

Length (mm)	3815	3995
Width (mm)	1710	1790
Height (mm)	1631	1610
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)	185

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	391	392
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	45

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Plastic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Electric Tailgate Release

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited