Kia Sonet vs Honda City vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet, Honda City and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Honda City price is Rs. 11.86 Lakh and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor price is Rs. 7.74 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Honda City is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. City provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl and Urban Cruiser Taisor provides the mileage of 21.71 kmpl.

Sonet vs City vs Urban Cruiser Taisor Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	City	Urban Cruiser Taisor
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 11.86 Lakh	Rs. 7.74 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1498 cc	1197 cc
Power	82 bhp	119 bhp	89 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Rs. 11.86 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

E 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.74 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Honda City

SV Petrol MT

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

E 1.2 Petrol MT

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BROCHURE
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.5 i-VTEC with VTC	1.2L K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.8View Mileage Details	21.71View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		712	803
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3	4.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	185 / 60 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	185 / 60 R15	195 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		3

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	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	Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Beige & Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver	Driver
One Touch Up		Driver	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Golden Brown Metallic	Gaming Grey
Pewter Olive	Meteoroid Grey Metallic	Sportin Red
Imperial Blue	Lunar Silver Metallic	Enticing Silver
Gravity Grey	Platinum White Pearl	Lucent Orange
Sparkling Silver		Cafe White
Intense Red
Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

8 Ratings

4.5/5

18 Ratings

4.5/5

26 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior	4.6Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.5Performance	4.6Performance
	3.3Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Reliable predictable and consistent performance

I drove this car to Badrinath , Really enjoy the driving it's movability and engine is really very smooth Very good car If you drive between 60 to 70 km/h We get average 20++ AC is very effective

Good car

Toyota is good product in this car. Driving is very nice and smooth. And stylish look. Service is every time good approach and .and maintain is good service manhandling very nice person. They finally good car

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Sonet vs City vs Urban Cruiser Taisor Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet, Honda City and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Honda City price is Rs. 11.86 Lakh and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor price is Rs. 7.74 Lakh. Hence Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sonet compared to City and Urban Cruiser Taisor?

For the HTE 1.2 Petrol MT variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Sonet produces 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm of torque. For the SV Petrol MT variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119 bhp @ 6600 rpm of power and 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm of torque. For the E 1.2 Petrol MT variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Urban Cruiser Taisor produces 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Sonet, City and Urban Cruiser Taisor, 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 Sonet, City and Urban Cruiser Taisor comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Kia Sonet vs Honda City vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

Length (mm)	3995	4574	3995
Width (mm)	1790	1748	1765
Height (mm)	1610	1489	1550
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2600	2520
Ground Clearance (mm)		165

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	506	308
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	40	37

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector	Halogen Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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