Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon [2020-2023]

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon [2020-2023]. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Tata Nexon [2020-2023] price is Rs. 7.79 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Nexon [2020-2023] is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel. Nexon [2020-2023] provides the mileage of 17.33 kmpl.

Sonet vs Nexon [2020-2023] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Nexon [2020-2023]
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 7.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1199 cc
Power	82 bhp	118 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

Tata Nexon [2020-2023]

XE [2020-2023]

Rs. 7.79 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Tata Nexon [2020-2023]

XE [2020-2023]

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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	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.33View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		763
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Semi-Independent; closed profile Twist beam with Coil Spring and shock absorber
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 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
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Umbrella Storage in Door
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	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
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

Telematics

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)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Off-White and Grey
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic	Optional
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

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
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Gravity Grey	Daytona Grey
	Sparkling Silver	Foliage Green
	Intense Red	Calgary White
	Clear White

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Sonet vs Nexon [2020-2023] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon [2020-2023]?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Tata Nexon [2020-2023] price is Rs. 7.79 Lakh. Hence Tata Nexon [2020-2023] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sonet compared to Nexon [2020-2023]?

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 XE [2020-2023] variant, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Nexon [2020-2023] produces 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 170 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon [2020-2023]

Length (mm)	3995	3993
Width (mm)	1790	1811
Height (mm)	1610	1606
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2498
Ground Clearance (mm)		209

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	350
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	44

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
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000