Kia Sonet vs Kia Seltos vs Nissan Kicks

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet, Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 9.61 Lakh, Kia Seltos price is Rs. 13.50 Lakh and Nissan Kicks price is Rs. 11.39 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Nissan Kicks is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and Kicks provides the mileage of 13.9 kmpl.

Sonet vs Seltos vs Kicks Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Seltos	Kicks
Price	Rs. 9.61 Lakh	Rs. 13.50 Lakh	Rs. 11.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1497 cc	1498 cc
Power	82 bhp	113 bhp	105 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 9.61 Lakh

On-Road Price, Chitradurga

Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 13.50 Lakh

On-Road Price, Chitradurga

Nissan Kicks

XL 1.5

Rs. 11.39 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Nissan Kicks

XL 1.5

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
USER REVIEWS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	G1.5 MPi	1.5 HR15
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	105 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	142 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17View Mileage Details	13.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		850	695
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
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	Mcpherson strut with coil spring, stabilzer bar & Double acting Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam with coil springs & Double acting Shock Absorber
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.2
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	205 / 65 R16	215 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	215 / 65 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	3 Star (Global NCAP)	3 Star (Euro NCAP)
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)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	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	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1	2

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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver
One Touch Up			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Silver	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Aurora Black Pearl	Deep Blue Pearl
Pewter Olive	Gravity Grey	Night Shade
Imperial Blue	Imperial Blue	Blade Silver
Gravity Grey	Pewter Olive	Fire Red
Sparkling Silver	Intense Red	Bronze Grey
Intense Red	Sparkling Silver	Pearl White
Clear White	Clear White	Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

19 Ratings

4.5/5

19 Ratings

4.6/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.7Exterior	3.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.8Comfort	3.5Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.4Performance	3.5Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy	3.5Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.3Value for Money	3.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best for long drives

Best for long drives and journey value for money best of the best car and best choice and good engine performance and mileage for saving your money just buy this car to make happiness

Fabulously designed car

Good one, been driving Seltos for 8 months now, very good car, driving experience is amazing even though I have a base variant car it feels like the top end, that is how it’s designed

Awaasaam...

Best car great Love to drive Best economic Good fuel capacity. Power full engine Less maintenance Great look Shine Performance nice best lovely Buy everyone and try to do best review

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Sonet vs Seltos vs Kicks Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet, Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 9.61 Lakh, Kia Seltos price is Rs. 13.50 Lakh and Nissan Kicks price is Rs. 11.39 Lakh. Hence Kia Sonet is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sonet compared to Seltos and Kicks?

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 HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the XL 1.5 variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Kicks produces 105 bhp @ 5600 rpm of power and 142 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Sonet, Seltos and Kicks, 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, Seltos and Kicks 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 Kia Seltos vs Nissan Kicks

Length (mm)	3995	4365	4384
Width (mm)	1790	1800	1813
Height (mm)	1610	1620	1669
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2610	2673
Ground Clearance (mm)			210

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	433	400
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50	50

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

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

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Android Auto
Display		Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4	4
Bluetooth Compatibility			Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	50000