Kia Sonet vs Hyundai Exter

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Hyundai Exter. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 6.13 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Hyundai Exter is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Exter provides the mileage of 19.4 kmpl.

Sonet vs Exter Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Exter
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 6.13 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc
Power	82 bhp	82 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Hyundai Exter

EX 1.2 MT

Rs. 6.13 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Hyundai Exter

EX 1.2 MT

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Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours
User Reviews

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	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2 Kappa
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	113.8 Nm @ 4000 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 with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	165 / 70 R14

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	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, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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

	Aurora Black Pearl	Atlas White
	Pewter Olive
	Imperial Blue
	Gravity Grey
	Sparkling Silver
	Intense Red
	Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

24 Ratings

4.6/5

170 Ratings

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

Superb

Good looks and mostly new models stylish design and good features in car motor-driven power steering and good fat with digital display and mostly like of front fast USB charger

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Kia Sonet

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

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	391
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	37

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

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

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	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
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

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