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Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon

The Price of Kia Sonet GTX Plus Diesel AT (base) and Tata Nexon Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT (base) are Rs. 8.00 Lakh and Rs. To Be Announced respectively The claimed mileage of Kia Sonet (Diesel Model) is 19 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Tata Nexon (Diesel Model) is 24.08 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while Tata Nexon (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine.

Sonet vs Nexon

Key Highlights Sonet GTX Plus Diesel ATNexon Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT
Engine Type 1.5L CRDi VGT 1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 113.31bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 24.08 Kmpl

Sonet vs Nexon Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sonet GTX Plus Diesel ATTata Nexon Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMTRenault Kiger RXE
Rating
50 reviews
178 reviews
168 reviews
Brand Name Kia Tata Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.64 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 15.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1497 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 113.31bhp@3750rpm 71bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 6-Speed AMT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Tata Nexon Colors
Renault Kiger Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl 24.08 Kmpl 19.17 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 215/60 R16 195/60
Boot Space 385 Liters 382 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. 30,253 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 30,177 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,607 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 59,114 Sonet Insurance Rs. 57,463 Nexon Insurance Rs. 33,382 Kiger Insurance
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Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq
1.0L Energy
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1497 cc
999 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
113.31bhp@3750rpm
71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
260Nm@1500-2750rpm
96Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
6-Speed AMT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
MPFi
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
...
...
Mild Hybrid
...
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
44 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
...
180 Km/h
...
Mileage (ARAI)
19 Kmpl
24.08 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
...
5.1 m
...
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
215/60 R16
195/60
Wheel Size
N/A
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
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
2 Spoke Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo
Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Rear Seat Headrest
4
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
385 Liters
382 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
Sequential LED DRLs and Taillamp with Welcome/Goodbye Signature, Alloy Wheel with Aero Inserts, Top-mounted Rear Wiper and Washer, Bi Function LED Headlamps
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
3995*1804*1620 mm3
3991*1750*1605 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2498 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
208 mm
205 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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
Instrument Cluster with Navigation Display, Air Purifier with Dust Sensors, Xpress Cool, Power Outlet in Boot, Auto Dimming IRVM, Touch-based HVAC Controls, Rear Power Outlet, Grand Floor Console with Leatherette Armrest, iRA Connected Vehicle Features (Emergency Call & Breakdown Call, Remote Vehicle Controls like Remote Engine Start/Stop, Navigation Based Services, Vehicle Diagnostic Reports etc.), E-shifter
PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone hor
USB Charger
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
Slim Bezel Touchscreen Infotainment System, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
...
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
3
...
No of Speakers
4
4
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt and Collapsible
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and 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
Front & 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
Panoramic
...

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
N/A
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
...
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
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
Tata Nexon
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Quick and smooth petrol DCT
  • Very comfortable seats
  • Well-rounded tech package
  • strong safety package
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
Tata Nexon
  • Alternatives like the Maruti Brezza offer more cabin space
  • Infotainment system glitches periodically

Is Kia Sonet Better Than Tata Nexon?

52% users have chosen Kia Sonet over Tata Nexon in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 386 users have also rated Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon 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 Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Tata Nexon is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, 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 Sonet Nexon
Mileage 3.5 3.9
Performance 3.9 4.3
Comfort 4.3 4.7
Maintenance 4.0 3.9
Safety 3.7 4.9
Features 4.4 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which One better tata nexon or hyundai creta Sx?
  • The Tata Nexon offers a 1.2L turbo petrol (120 PS) and 1.5L diesel (115 PS) with multiple transmission options, while the Hyundai Creta SX has a 1.5L petrol (115 PS) and 1.5L diesel (116 PS) with CVT, MT, and AT choices. The Creta SX provides premium features like ADAS and a panoramic sunroof, whereas the Nexon focuses on affordability and practicality. Click the links for more details: https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/hyundai-creta-vs-tata-nexon
Q. Which one is better Tata Nexon or Maruti Brezza?
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  • The Tata Nexon offers a more premium feel and features, with options for petrol, diesel, and automatic transmission. The Maruti Brezza is known for reliability, fuel efficiency, and lower maintenance costs, backed by Maruti's extensive service network. Choose based on preferences and budget.
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Nexon becomes the default choice if you want space for five and a comfortable ride. However, if it's polished and the latest tech you're after, the Nexon might feel a little rough around the edges. On the other hand, The Maruti Suzuki Brezza offers a strong balance of space, practicality, convenience, and tech. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Sonet Vs Nexon Vs Renault Kiger FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon?
As per the users experiences Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Tata Nexon is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is cheaper than Kia Sonet by Rs. 3,910.
Which car has better mileage Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon delivers better mileage 24.08 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon?
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 Fearless Plus PS Dark Diesel AMT version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Nexon produces 113.31bhp@3750rpm of power and 260Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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