Kia Sonet vs Renault Duster [2015-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Renault Duster [2015-2016]. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 8.00 Lakh and Renault Duster [2015-2016] price is Rs. 8.41 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Renault Duster [2015-2016] is available in 1598 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Duster [2015-2016] provides the mileage of 13.05 kmpl.

Sonet vs Duster [2015-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Duster [2015-2016]
Price	Rs. 8.00 Lakh	Rs. 8.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1598 cc
Power	82 bhp	102 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 8.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Renault Duster [2015-2016]

RxE Petrol

Rs. 8.41 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Renault Duster [2015-2016]

RxE Petrol

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Specifications
Features
Brochure
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1598 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.6L K4M petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	102 bhp @ 5850 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	145 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		13.05View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs & anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Torsion beam axle with coil springs & anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 65 R16

Features

Exterior
Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down		Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Pearl Galaxy Black
	Pewter Olive	Metallic Graphite Grey
	Imperial Blue	Metallic Woodland Brown
	Gravity Grey	Metallic Moonlight Silver
	Sparkling Silver	Amazon Green
	Intense Red	Metallic Fiery Red
	Intense Red	Pearl Supreme White

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Sonet vs Duster [2015-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Renault Duster [2015-2016]?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 8.00 Lakh and Renault Duster [2015-2016] price is Rs. 8.41 Lakh. Hence Kia Sonet is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sonet compared to Duster [2015-2016]?

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 RxE Petrol variant, 1598 cc Petrol engine of Duster [2015-2016] produces 102 bhp @ 5850 rpm of power and 145 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque.

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Kia Sonet vs Renault Duster [2015-2016]

Length (mm)	3995	4315
Width (mm)	1790	1822
Height (mm)	1610	1695
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2673
Ground Clearance (mm)		205
Kerb Weight (kg)		1160

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

Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
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

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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

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

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

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital
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
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

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