Kia Sonet vs Renault Duster [2016-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Renault Duster [2016-2019]. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 8.00 Lakh and Renault Duster [2016-2019] price is Rs. 8.00 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Renault Duster [2016-2019] is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Duster [2016-2019] provides the mileage of 13.6 kmpl.

Sonet vs Duster [2016-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Duster [2016-2019]
Price	Rs. 8.00 Lakh	Rs. 8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1498 cc
Power	82 bhp	105 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 [2016-2019]

RxE Petrol

Rs. 8.00 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Renault Duster [2016-2019]

RxE Petrol

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colours
User Reviews

Specifications
Features
Brochure
colours
User Reviews

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 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	105 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	142 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		13.6View 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	MacPherson strut with coil spring stabilizer barand double acting shock absorber
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Trailing arm with coil springs & double acting shock absorber
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

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage
Airbags

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	Full	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Slate Grey
	Pewter Olive	Outback Bronze
	Imperial Blue	Woodland Brown
	Gravity Grey	Moonlight Silver
	Sparkling Silver	Fiery Red
	Intense Red	Pearl White
	Clear White	Cayenne Orange

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

25 Ratings

4.2/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.2Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.5Value 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.

Very good car

Nice response Excellent riding experience Nice looks , nice performance in that range Reasonable servicing and maintenance Nice ride quality low rate 4x4 variant One thing is missing hill assistant in this car please include it next I want to buy captur car now it overall nice company but one implement reailble like Toyota engines it will be nice

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Kia Sonet

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
Bootspace (litres)	385	475
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50

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

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	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

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 & Rear
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

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
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

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