Kia Sonet vs Nissan Sunny

Last Updated: August 7, 2026

Kia Sonet price starts at Rs. 7.41 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.53 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Nissan Sunny, priced at Rs. 9.94 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Sonet offers a claimed 18.4 kmpl, while the Sunny delivers 17.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the Sonet uses a 1197cc engine producing 81.8bhp@6000rpm and the Sunny a 1498cc engine producing 99.6bhp@5600rpm. If you're deciding between the Sonet and Sunny, the Sonet is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Sunny stands out for performance.

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Sonet vs Sunny Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SonetNissan Sunny
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 7.41 LakhRs. 9.94 Lakh
Mileage 18.4 kmpl17.5 kmpl
Engine 1197 cc1498 cc
Max power 81.8bhp@6000rpm99.6bhp@5600rpm
Top speed Not Available165

Sonet vs Sunny Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sonet HTENissan Sunny XV CVT
Rating
61 reviews
43 reviews
Brand Name Kia Nissan
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.41 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.94 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars Sedan,Mid_Size_SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 81.8bhp@6000rpm 99.6bhp@5600rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 5-Speed CVT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.4 Kmpl 17.5 kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 185/65 R15
Boot Space 385 Liters 490
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 14,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 40,022 Sonet Insurance Not Available
Brochure
Download Brochure
N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1197 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.2
HR15 Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
81.8bhp@6000rpm
99.6bhp@5600rpm
Max Torque
115Nm@4200rpm
134Nm@4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS IV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
5-Speed
CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Not Available
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
13 Seconds
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
41 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
165
Mileage (ARAI)
18.4 Kmpl
17.5 kmpl

Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Rear
6
Torsion Beam Axle
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3 metres
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
15
14
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Multi Information Display(Distance To Empty,Average Consumption,Instantaneous Consumption ), Drive Computer, Assist Grip(1 For Passenger,2 Rear), Interior Colour Sheme Black, Seat Upholsetry Colour Black
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
3
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
385 Liters
490

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Remote
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Body Coloured Outside Door Mirrors, Chrome Plated Outside Door Hendle, Chrome Front Fog Lamp Finisher, Chrome Front Lower Grille, Black Sash Tape On B Piller
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
No
No
Antenna
Pole Type
Yes
Roof Rails
No
No
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
4455*1695*1515
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2600mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
161mm

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Not Available
2-Din Audio System with USB AUX- in Port, 4-Speakers
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Speed Sensing Volume Compensation(5 Celectable Levels), Adjustable Front Headrests NissanConnect - Control & Convenience
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
No
Battery Saver
Yes
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
No
Not Available
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
No
Internal Storage
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
No
4
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
3
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
No
Not Available
Bluetooth
No
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
No
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
No
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt Adjustment
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
No
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Not Available
No
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Quality Control
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
Yes
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Moon Roof
Not Available
No

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
No
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
Not Available
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
No
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
No
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
No
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
No
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
No
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
No
Not Available
Live Weather
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
Save Route Place
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

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 Sunny
  • Comfort, Space, Price
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 Sunny
  • Notchy gearbox
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Q. How's the build quality of kia sonet? Is it worth buying compare to it's competition nexon or XUV 3xo
  • The Kia Sonet stands out with its premium interior quality, modern features, and multiple engine–gearbox options, making it an attractive choice for buyers who value style and technology. The Tata Nexon, on the other hand, is well regarded for its strong safety ratings, robust build, and spacious cabin, making it ideal for families who prioritize security and comfort. The Mahindra XUV 3XO offers excellent ride quality, powerful engines, and good rear-seat comfort, positioning it as a balanced option. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your individual preferences—whether you prioritize features and styling, maximum safety, or space and comfort. We recommend visiting your nearest authorized dealerships for a test drive to experience each model before making a final decision.
Q. Is Nissan Sunny better than Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict here since Nissan Sunny is not available for sale in the market. Moreover, if you are looking for a compact-sedan with a much refined engine with high efficiency, spacious cabin, brilliant ride quality and plenty of features then you may opt for the Maruti Dzire. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Nissan Sunny XV petrol or diesel which is best?
  • In my opinion, both varients are good.
  • But petrol price bro
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Kia Sonet Vs Nissan Sunny FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Nissan Sunny?
As per the users experiences Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance and features in your car. But Nissan Sunny is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and safety.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Nissan Sunny?
The Kia Sonet is cheaper than Nissan Sunny by ₹2.53 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Sonet vs Nissan Sunny?
The Kia Sonet delivers better mileage 18.4 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Nissan Sunny?
For the HTE version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Sonet produces 81.8bhp@6000rpm of power and 115Nm@4200rpm of torque. Whereas for the XV CVT version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Sunny produces 99.6bhp@5600rpm of power and 134Nm@4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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