Kia Sonet vs MG Hector [2019-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and MG Hector [2019-2021]. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and MG Hector [2019-2021] price is Rs. 12.72 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and MG Hector [2019-2021] is available in 1451 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Petrol. Hector [2019-2021] provides the mileage of 14.16 kmpl.

Sonet vs Hector [2019-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Hector [2019-2021]
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 12.72 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1451 cc
Power	82 bhp	141 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

MG Hector [2019-2021]

Style 1.5 Petrol [2019-2020]

Rs. 12.72 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

MG Hector [2019-2021]

Style 1.5 Petrol [2019-2020]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	250 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		14.16View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with Stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Semi Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
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	Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
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	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Remote Operated

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Starry black
	Pewter Olive	Burgundy red
	Imperial Blue	Glaze Red
	Gravity Grey	Aurora Silver
	Sparkling Silver	Candy White
	Intense Red
	Clear White

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Sonet vs Hector [2019-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and MG Hector [2019-2021]?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and MG Hector [2019-2021] price is Rs. 12.72 Lakh. Hence Kia Sonet is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sonet compared to Hector [2019-2021]?

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 Style 1.5 Petrol [2019-2020] variant, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector [2019-2021] produces 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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Kia Sonet vs MG Hector [2019-2021]

Length (mm)	3995	4655
Width (mm)	1790	1835
Height (mm)	1610	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)		192

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	60

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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