Hyundai i20 N-Line vs Kia Sonet

Hyundai i20 N-Line Price starts at Rs. 9.99 Lakh which is Rs. 1.99 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Sonet priced at Rs. 7.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Hyundai i20 N-Line (Petrol Model) is 20 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Kia Sonet (Diesel Model) is 19 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Hyundai i20 N-Line (Top Model) is powered by 998 cc engine , while Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine. The Comparison Hyundai i20 N-Line N8 DCT Dual Tone vs Kia Sonet X-line Diesel AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

i20 N-Line vs Sonet

Key Highlights i20 N-Line N8 DCT Dual ToneSonet X-line Diesel AT
Engine Type 1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol 1.5L CRDi VGT
Max Power 118bhp@6000rpm 114bhp@4000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 20 Kmpl 19 Kmpl

i20 N-Line vs Sonet Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai i20 N-Line N8 DCT Dual ToneKia Sonet X-line Diesel AT
Rating
10 reviews
43 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.51 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 15.76 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 998 cc 1493 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 118bhp@6000rpm 114bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 6-Speed AT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Hyundai i20 N-Line Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 20 Kmpl 19 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/55 R16 215/60 R16
Boot Space 311 Liters 385 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 24,215 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 30,504 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 51,775 i20 N-Line Insurance Rs. 70,789 Sonet Insurance
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Engine Type
1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol
1.5L CRDi VGT
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1493 cc
Max Power
118bhp@6000rpm
114bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
172Nm@1500-4000rpm
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Fuel Supply System
...
CRDi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
Eco, Normal, Sports
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
160 Km/h
...
Mileage (ARAI)
20 Kmpl
19 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
11.8 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
14.6 kmpl
...

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
215/60 R16
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Driver rear view monitor (DRVM),Bluelink button (SOS, RSA, Bluelink) on inside rear view mirror,Sporty black interiors with athletic red inserts,Chequered flag design leatherette seats with N logo,3-spoke steering wheel with N logo,Perforated leatherette wrapped(Steering wheel cover with red stitches,Gear knob with N logo),Crashpad - soft touch finish,Door armrest covering leatherette,Exciting red ambient lights,Sporty metal pedals,Front & rear door map pockets,Front passenger seat back pocket,Rear parcel tray,Dark metal finish inside door handles,Sunglass holder,tripmeter
Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
311 Liters
385 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Puddle lamps with welcome function,Disc brakes(Front disc brakes with red caliper),LED MFR,Z-shaped LED tail lamps,Dark chrome connecting tail lamp garnish,diamond cut alloy wheels with N Logo,Sporty twin tip muffler,Sporty tailgate spoiler with side wings,(Athletic red highlights Front skid plate,Side sill garnish),Front fog lamp chrome garnish,High gloss painted black finish(Tailgate garnish,Front & rear skid plates,Outside rear view mirror),Body coloured outside door handles,N Line emblem(Front radiator grille,Side fenders (left & right),Tailgate,B-pillar black out tape
Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3995*1775*1505 mm3
3995*1790*1642 mm3
Wheelbase
2580 mm
2500 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Smart pedal,Low pressure warning (individual tyre),Parking sensor display Warning,Low fuel Warning,Front centre console with storage and armrest(Sliding type armrest),Clutch footrest
Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
Battery Saver
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Ambient sounds of nature
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connectio
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
...
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
...
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
3
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
...
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Emergency stop signal (ESS),Inside rear view mirror(Electrochromic (ECM)),3 Point seatbelts (all seats),High mount stop lamp
Emergency stop signal, Vehicle Stability Management, All seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder, ADAS Level-1 with 10 Autonomous Features, Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist), Lane Following Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
...
Lane Departure Warning
...
Lane Keep Assist
...
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
RSA
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
...
Inbuilt Assistant
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
...
ECall And ICall
...
Save Route Place
...
Remote Ac On Off
...
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Sonet
  • Premium interior quality
  • loaded features list
  • wide range of engines and transmissions available
  • strong standard safety pack including some autonomous safety features
  • well-loaded mid-range variants
Kia Sonet
  • Base 1.2 petrol misses the option of an automatic transmission
  • diesel engine could've been more refined
  • cabin best suited for 4 occupants
  • not 5

Is Hyundai I20 N-Line Better Than Kia Sonet?

87% users have chosen Hyundai i20 N-Line over Kia Sonet in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 85 users have also rated Hyundai i20 N-Line and Kia Sonet on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Hyundai i20 N-Line is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Kia Sonet is better on the grounds of safety and features.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor i20 N-Line Sonet
Mileage 3.7 3.6
Performance 4.3 4.0
Comfort 5.0 4.4
Maintenance 4.3 4.1
Safety 3.0 3.7
Features 4.3 4.5
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Which car is best between Hyundai i20 N-Line vs Kia Sonet?
As per the users experiences Hyundai i20 N-Line is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Kia Sonet is better on the grounds of safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai i20 N-Line vs Kia Sonet?
The Hyundai i20 N-Line is cheaper than Kia Sonet by Rs. 3.25 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Hyundai i20 N-Line vs Kia Sonet?
The Hyundai i20 N-Line delivers better mileage 20 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai i20 N-Line vs Kia Sonet?
For the N8 DCT Dual Tone version, 998 cc Petrol engine of i20 N-Line produces 118bhp@6000rpm of power and 172Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the X-line Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Sonet produces 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai i20 N-Line has better performance.

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