Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV400

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV400. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 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. 7.99 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. 7.99 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV400

EC Pro 34.5 KWH

Rs. 15.49 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Mahindra XUV400

EC Pro 34.5 KWH

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SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		8.3
DC Fast Charging		0-80 % : 50 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging		0-100 % : 6 hrs 30 mins, 7.2 kW charger
AC Regular Charging		0-100 % : 13 hrs 30 mins, 3.3 kW charger
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
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Max Motor Performance		148 bhp, 310 Nm
Driving Range (km)		375
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Battery		34.5 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3
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

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	5 Star (Bharat 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 (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Mobile App Features

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)
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	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic	Optional
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Remote Operated

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

20 Ratings

1.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort
	4.4Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy
	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

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.

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Length (mm)	3995	4200
Width (mm)	1790	1821
Height (mm)	1610	1634
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2600

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

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Keyless
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

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

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

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
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

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

Android Auto
Speakers		4