Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV400

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV400. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 8.00 Lakh and Mahindra XUV400 price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Sonet vs XUV400 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	XUV400
Price	Rs. 8.00 Lakh	Rs. 15.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	-
Power	82 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 8.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra XUV400

EC Pro 34.5 KWH

Rs. 15.49 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		8.3
DC Fast Charging		0-80 % : 50 mins, 50 kW charger	0-80 % : 55 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging		0-100 % : 6 hrs 30 mins, 7.2 kW charger	0-100 % : 6 hrs 30 mins, 7.4 kW charger
AC Regular Charging		0-100 % : 13 hrs 30 mins, 3.3 kW charger	0-100 % : 13 hrs 48 mins, 3.3 kW charger, 15 A plug point
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Max Motor Performance		148 bhp, 310 Nm	134 bhp, 200 Nm
Driving Range (km)		375	331
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery		34.5 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	38 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Twist beam suspension with coil spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	215 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	205 / 65 R16	215 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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 (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake			Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist			360 Degree Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count			256
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	Halogen	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Fog Lights	Halogen		LED
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Centre	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors			Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic	Optional
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver	All
One Touch Up			All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Remote Operated

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		15.6
Speakers	4	9
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger

Mobile App Features

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, headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (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)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric	Leatherette
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Ventilated Seats			Front only
Ventilated Seat Type			Cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black	Black and Royal Touch Gold
Rear Armrest			With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - 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		Not Applicable
Tachometer	Analogue		Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Nebula Blue	Starburst Black
Pewter Olive	Napoli Black	Turquoise Green
Imperial Blue	Arctic Blue	Clay Beige
Gravity Grey	Galaxy Grey	Pearl White
Sparkling Silver	Everest White
Intense Red
Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

25 Ratings

1.0/5

1 Rating

4.8/5

24 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.8Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.9Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.9Value 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.

Range only 200kms lots of sw issues waste of money

Range only 200kms giving sw issue cant start car once issue came Very poor roadside assistance sent RSA after 14 hrs in a city like Pune The problem was not solved after that and was sent to higher management but they were also not helpful better to go for Toyota or Hyundai or tata because waste of money on EV PLS do buy THIS CAR I BOUGHT it for 20 lakhs they deducted the price to 18 lakhs.

Perfect car

The buying experience is decent. The riding experience is excellent. The looks and performance are awesome. Servicing & maintenance are not done yet. The Car has enough space. Build quality is also good... Currently, the range given is 220 km. Which is not enough I guess.. as per MG it will increase The performance of the car is also good.

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Kia Sonet

Length (mm)	3995	4200	4295
Width (mm)	1790	1821	1850
Height (mm)	1610	1634	1677
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2600	2700
Ground Clearance (mm)			186

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	378	579
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45

Sunroof / Moonroof		Electro-Transparent Panoramic
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
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Keyless	Remote
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 AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	8	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited