Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Mahindra Thar. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Sonet vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Thar
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 11.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1497 cc
Power	82 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.35 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		14.3
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	D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	245 / 75 R16

Features

Safety

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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

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
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Visual display
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

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		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Vinyl
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		50:50 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

20 Ratings

4.7/5

44 Ratings

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

Thar Review

1. My Buying experience is shameless. 2. One of the best Riding Experiences I ever had. 3. Look of That Is good that everyone knows. 4. Service is Good. 5. Pros: Trending, Have Respect, Comfortable, 4*4 Wheeler. Cons: Overhyped, Mileage is not good, Manual on the price we can expect semi-automatic.

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Length (mm)	3995	3985
Width (mm)	1790	1820
Height (mm)	1610	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2450

Doors (Doors)	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	45

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)
Hill Descent Control

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	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

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

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

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

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