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Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite

Kia Sonet Price starts at Rs. 8.00 Lakh which is Rs. 1.86 Lakh costlier than base model of Nissan Magnite priced at Rs. 6.14 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Sonet (Diesel Model) is 19 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Nissan Magnite (Petrol Model) is 19.7 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Nissan Magnite (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine.

Sonet vs Magnite

Key Highlights Sonet GTX Plus Diesel ATMagnite Tekna Plus Turbo CVT
Engine Type 1.5L CRDi VGT 1.0 HRA0 TURBO
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 99bhp@5000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl

Sonet vs Magnite Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sonet GTX Plus Diesel ATNissan Magnite Tekna Plus Turbo CVTRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
50 reviews
12 reviews
168 reviews
Brand Name Kia Nissan Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.76 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 999 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 99bhp@5000rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT CVT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Nissan Magnite Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 17.9 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 195/60 R16 195/60
Boot Space 385 Liters 336 Liters 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 30,176 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 22,749 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5,900 Sonet Insurance Rs. 83,423 Magnite Insurance Rs. 33,382 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
1.0 HRA0 TURBO
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
999 cc
999 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
99bhp@5000rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
152Nm@2200-4400rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
CVT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
MPFi
Kerb Weight
...
1103 Kg
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
...
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
40 Liters
40 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19 Kmpl
17.9 Kmpl
19.17 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
...
15 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
...
17 kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5 m
...
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
195/60 R16
195/60
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
...
Ventilated Seats
...
...
Additional Interior Features
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 Sporty White Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with GT line logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Interior Ambience - Stylish Black,Bolder Honeycomb Grille with Dual Tone Finish,Door Armrest with Fabric Cushion,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM),leatherette Wrapped Dashboard with Gloss Black Finisher,,Premium Door Fabric Insert with Double Stitching,Electronic Bezel-Less Auto Dimming IRVM,Eco Scoring & Eco Coaching,Rear Parcel Tray,Plasma Cluster Ioniser,Brownish Orange Leatherette Wrapped Dashboard,Brownish Orange Leatherette Door Insert,Premium MODURE Leatherette Quilted Seats with Heat Guard Tech,Front Armrest with Storage and Brownish Orange Leatherette Wrapping,Continuous Multi Colour Ambient Light with Memory Functio
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
385 Liters
336 Liters
405 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
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 Premium Dark Metallic Surround, Sporty Aero Dynamic Front & Rear Skid Plates with Dark Metallic Accents, Dark Metallic Door garnish, Belt Line Chrome, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps
Chrome Finish Outside Door Handles,Bold New Skid Plates,Dual Horn,3D Honeycomb Gradient LED Tail Lamp,Premium Chrome Belt-line
C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
3994*1758*1572 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2500 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
205 mm
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
...
Addtional Comfort Features
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
...
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
...
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
...
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Battery Saver
...
...
Additional Entertainment Features
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
3D sound by ARKAMYS
...
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
...
Drive Modes
3
...
...
No of Speakers
4
4
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
...
Front
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
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
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
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
...
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
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
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
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
3 Point Seat-Belt for All Seats,VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control),Walk Away Lock
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
...
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
...
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
...
2 Star
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
...
...
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
...
...
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...
...

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
Nissan Magnite
  • Improved safety with 6-airbags standard
  • Turbo petrol engine
  • Lots of features
  • Spacious and good looking cabin
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
Nissan Magnite
  • Interior build quality is still not great
  • CVT Not as smooth as expected
  • Missing a sunroof and connected car technology

Is Nissan Magnite Better Than Kia Sonet?

66% users have chosen Nissan Magnite over Kia Sonet in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 109 users have also rated Nissan Magnite 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 Nissan Magnite is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and safety in your car. But Kia Sonet is better on the grounds of maintenance. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
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 Magnite Sonet
Mileage 4.1 3.5
Performance 4.7 3.9
Comfort 4.7 4.3
Maintenance 3.9 4.0
Safety 4.4 3.7
Features 4.4 4.4
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Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite?
As per the users experiences Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Nissan Magnite is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite?
The Nissan Magnite is cheaper than Kia Sonet by Rs. 3.84 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite?
The Kia Sonet delivers better mileage 19 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite?
For the GTX Plus Diesel AT version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Sonet produces 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the Tekna Plus Turbo CVT version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Magnite produces 99bhp@5000rpm of power and 152Nm@2200-4400rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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