Kia Sonet vs Tata Punch

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

Tata Punch price starts at Rs. 5.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.70 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Sonet, priced at Rs. 7.45 Lakh. On the performance front, the Sonet uses a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm and the Punch a 1199cc engine producing 87bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Sonet and Punch, the Sonet is the better pick for performance, while the Punch stands out for affordability.

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Sonet vs Punch Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SonetTata Punch
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 7.45 LakhRs. 5.75 Lakh
Mileage 19 kmplNot Available
Engine 1493 cc1199 cc
Max power 114bhp@4000rpm87bhp@6000rpm

Sonet vs Punch Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sonet GTX Plus Diesel ATTata Punch SmartMaruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma
Rating
61 reviews
94 reviews
68 reviews
Brand Name Kia Tata Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 14.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1199 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 87bhp@6000rpm 82bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3 3
Transmission Automatic Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Tata Punch Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19 Kmpl Not Available 23.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 185/70 R15 185/65 R15
Boot Space 385 Liters 366 Liters 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No No
Cruise Control Yes No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI Not Available
Rs. 11,123 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,585 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 65,600 Sonet Insurance Rs. 33,323 Punch Insurance Baleno Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1493 cc
1199 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.5L CRDi VGT
1.2 l Revotron
1.2L Z12E
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1199 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
87bhp@6000rpm
82bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
115Nm@3250rpm
112.4Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Not Available
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
No
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
ECO | CITY
Not Available

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

steeringGearType
Not Available
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
Not Available
4.85 m
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
185/70 R15
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
Not Available
15
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

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

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Sunglass holder
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
No
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Single Pane
No
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Headlamp Washers
No
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Pole Type
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3995*1790*1642 mm3
3876*1742*1615 mm3
3990*1745*1530 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2445 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
193 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
No
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
No
No
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
No
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
7
No
No
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height only
Height only
Android Auto
Yes
No
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
No
Additional Features
Sunglass holder
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
No
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
0 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
No
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
No
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
No
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

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

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
No
No
SOS Button
Yes
No
No
RSA
Yes
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Not Available
No
Live Location
Yes
No
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
No
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
No
No
Puc Expiry
Not Available
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
No
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
No
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
No
Crash Notification
Not Available
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
No
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
Not Available
1410 kg

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 Kia Sonet Better Than Tata Punch?

70% users have chosen Kia Sonet over Tata Punch in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 261 users have also rated Kia Sonet and Tata Punch 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 features in your car. But Tata Punch is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
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 Punch Sonet
Mileage 3.6 4.5
Performance 4.0 4.6
Comfort 4.3 4.5
Maintenance 4.0 4.5
Safety 3.7 4.9
Features 4.1 2.2
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car better Breeza are Punch
  • Both are excellent choices in their segment. The Maruti Brezza is known for its refined engine, good mileage, reliability, and comfortable highway performance, while the Tata Punch stands out with its strong build quality, high ground clearance, and compact city-friendly design. We would recommend taking a test drive of both cars to compare comfort, visibility, and driving feel as per your needs. You can find the nearest dealerships by clicking on the link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers
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. Punch or fronx better
  • The Maruti Fronx offers a sporty design, modern features, better mileage, and the option of a turbo petrol engine, making it suitable for highway and city use. On the other hand, the Tata Punch is known for its 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, rugged build, high ground clearance, and affordability. While Fronx feels more premium, the Punch delivers better value and safety for city-focused buyers. You can click on the given link for exploring both the cars: https://www.cardekho.com/compare/maruti-fronx-and-tata-punch.htm
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Sonet Vs Punch Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sonet vs Tata Punch?
As per the users experiences Kia Sonet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Tata Punch is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sonet vs Tata Punch?
The Tata Punch is cheaper than Kia Sonet by ₹1.70 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sonet vs Tata Punch?
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 version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Punch produces 87bhp@6000rpm of power and 115Nm@3250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sonet has better performance.

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