Kia Sonet vs Hyundai Creta

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Hyundai Creta. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 8.00 Lakh and Hyundai Creta price is Rs. 11.11 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Creta is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Sonet vs Creta Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Creta
Price	Rs. 8.00 Lakh	Rs. 11.11 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1497 cc
Power	82 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 8.00 Lakh

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Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

Rs. 11.11 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Hyundai Creta

E 1.5 Petrol

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.5l MPi
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Coupled torsion beam axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16

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)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, 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	Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

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, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black and Greige
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - 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
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Abyss Black
	Pewter Olive	Robust Emerald Pearl
	Imperial Blue	Ranger Khaki
	Gravity Grey	Titan Grey
	Sparkling Silver	Fiery Red
	Intense Red	Atlas White
	Clear White	Atlas White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

25 Ratings

4.4/5

57 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.5Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Affordable car with premium experience

Pons-Kia Sonet is one of my favorite cars as the exterior look and gives a Premium feeling while driving, performance is mind-blowing you can consider that your money is worth it spending on this car, I am damn sure you will not regret it at all. Here service is also great by staff member all are professional. Cons- Let's talk about the cons of long driving you might experience some noises that can make you uncomfortable while driving. Maintenance cost is pretty high.

Best car in the segment and price

Comfort and boot space is good. best car in the segment. efficient engine, no lagging. it contains 6 airbags. power windows are provided in the base model as well. it had good boot space.

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Kia Sonet

Length (mm)	3995	4330
Width (mm)	1790	1790
Height (mm)	1610	1635
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2610

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50

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

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)

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

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

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