Kia Sonet vs Tata Aeris

Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Tata Aeris price starts at Rs. 5.29 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.98 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Sonet, priced at Rs. 14.27 Lakh. On the performance front, the Sonet uses a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm and the Aeris a 1199cc engine producing 85bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Sonet and Aeris, the Sonet is the better pick for performance, while the Aeris stands out for affordability.

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Sonet vs Aeris Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SonetTata Aeris
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 14.27 LakhRs. 5.29 Lakh
Mileage 19 kmplNot Available
Engine 1493 cc1199 cc
Max power 114bhp@4000rpm85bhp@6000rpm

Sonet vs Aeris Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sonet GTX Plus Diesel ATTata Aeris Smart Petrol MT
Rating
61 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Kia Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 14.27 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.29 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 85bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Tata Aeris Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 175/65 R14
Boot Space 385 Liters 419 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 27,603 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 10,233 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Sonet Insurance Rs. 31,678 Aeris Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
1.2L Revotron
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
85bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
113Nm@3300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
No
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
14 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19 Kmpl
Not Available

Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
175/65 R14
Wheel Size
Not Available
14
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
419 Litres
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
385 Liters
419 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Sunglass holder
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
No
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Single Pane
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
3995*1684*1532 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
170 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
7
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
3
3
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Sunglass holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Active Noise Cancellation
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
No
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
No
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Corner Stability Control
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
No
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
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
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 Tata Aeris Better Than Kia Sonet?

66% users have chosen Tata Aeris over Kia Sonet in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 114 users have also rated Tata Aeris 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 Tata Aeris 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 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 Aeris Sonet
Mileage 4.0 3.6
Performance 4.7 4.0
Comfort 4.7 4.3
Maintenance 3.3 4.0
Safety 5.0 3.7
Features 2.7 4.1
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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.

Kia Sonet Vs Tata Aeris FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Tata Aeris?
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 Tata Aeris is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and safety.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Tata Aeris?
The Tata Aeris is cheaper than Kia Sonet by ₹8.98 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Tata Aeris?
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 Smart Petrol MT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Aeris produces 85bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@3300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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