Joseph Fernandes 
Kia India finally unveiled the Sonet Facelift for the Indian Market, and the SUV comes with so many features that it’s going to give some serious competition to its rivals, and even SUVs above its segment. So, we thought of comparing the Sonet Facelift against its rivals to see where does the Sonet stand and how it competes!
Kia Sonet Facelift vs Rivals: Dimensions
| Kia Sonet Facelift | Tata Nexon | Maruti Brezza | Hyundai Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995 MM | 3995 MM | 3995 MM | 3995 MM |
| Width | 1790 MM | 1804 MM | 1790 MM | 1770 MM |
| Height | 1642 MM | 1620 MM | 1685 MM | 1617 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2500 MM | 2498 MM | 2500 MM | 2500 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 205 MM | 208 MM | 198 MM | 195 MM |
| Boot Space | 385 L | 382 L | 328 L | 350 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L | 45 L (Petrol) 55 L (CNG) | 45 L |
Well, as you can see in Dimensions, the Sonet now shares the same length with Brezza, Venue, Nexon, and XUV300. The shortest length in the segment is Renault Kiger of 3991 MM. In width, the XUV300 is the widest SUV in the segment with 1821 MM width while Sonet stands at 1790 MM width being narrower by 31 MM. The tallest SUV in the segment is the Maruti Brezza with 1685 MM height while the Sonet’s height is 1642 MM being shorter by 43 MM.
| Kia Sonet Facelift | Renault Kiger | Mahindra XUV300 | Nissan Magnite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995 MM | 3991 MM | 3995 MM | 3994 MM |
| Width | 1790 MM | 1750 MM | 1821 MM | 1758 MM |
| Height | 1642 MM | 1605 MM | 1627 MM | 1572 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2500 MM | 2500 MM | 2600 MM | 2500 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 205 MM | 205 MM | 180 MM | 205 MM |
| Boot Space | 385 L | 405 L | 257 L | 336 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L | 42 L | 40 L |
The longest wheelbase in the segment is the XUV300 with 2600 MM while the Sonet features 2500 MM wheelbase which is same with Brezza, Venue, Kiger, and Magnite wheelbase. The Nexon features the highest ground clearance of 208 MM where as the lowest is from the XUV300 with 180 MM while the Sonet, Kiger, and Magnite features 205 MM ground clearance. In Boot Space, the Kiger is the biggest boot in the segment with 405 L while the Sonet features 385 L boot space making it smaller by 20 L. Lastly, the Sonet features 45 L Fuel Tank which is same as the Venue, and Brezza, and the Kiger and Magnite has 40 L Fuel Tank.
Kia Sonet Facelift vs Rivals: Engine Options
| Turbo Petrol | Kia Sonet Facelift | Tata Nexon | Hyundai Venue | Mahindra XUV300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 998cc | 1199cc | 998cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 118.36 BHP | 118.27 BHP | 120 BHP | 108.62 BHP |
| Torque | 172 NM | 170 NM | 172 NM | 200 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed IMT . 7 Speed DCT | 5 Speed MT, 6 Speed MT / AMT, 7 Speed DCT | 6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT | 6 Speed MT / AMT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.2 KMPL – iMT 18.3 KMPL – DCT | 17.01 KMPL – MT 17.18 KMPL – DCT 17.44 KMPL – AMT | – | – |
In Engine Options, except for the Maruti Brezza, everyone gets a turbo petrol powertrain. The Kia Sonet Facelift comes with a 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine producing 118.36 BHP, and 172 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed IMT with 18.2 KMPL mileage and 7 Speed DCT Gearbox and 18.3 KMPL mileage. The Tata Nexon Facelift comes with 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine that generates 118.27 BHP and 170 NM of torque paired to 4 gearboxes – 5 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Manual and Automatic, and 7 Speed DCT Gearbox.
The Hyundai Venue recently got a new 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine that produces 120 BHP and 172 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual and 7 Speed DCT Gearbox. Then there is the Mahindra XUV300 with 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol powertrain producing 108.62 BHP and 200 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox.
| Turbo Petrol | Kia Sonet Facelift | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger | Maruti Brezza |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder | – |
| Displacement | 998cc | 999cc | 999cc | – |
| Power | 118.36 BHP | 98.63 BHP | 98.63 BHP | – |
| Torque | 172 NM | 152 NM / 160 NM | 152 NM / 160 NM | – |
| Transmission | 6 Speed IMT . 7 Speed DCT | 5 Speed MT, 7 Speed CVT | 5 Speed MT, 7 Speed CVT | – |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.2 KMPL – iMT 18.3 KMPL – DCT | 20 KMPL – MT 17.4 KMPL – CVT | 20.5 KMPL – MT 18.24 KMPL – CVT | – |
The Nissan Magnite is powered by the 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol producing 98.63 BHP and 152 NM for CVT Gearbox and 160 NM for 5 Speed Manual Gearbox. The fuel efficiency of 5 Speed Manual is 20 KMPL and 17.4 KMPL is of the CVT Gearbox. The Renault Kiger comes with the 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol producing 98.63 BHP and 152 NM for CVT Gearbox with 18.24 KMPL fuel efficiency, and 160 NM for 5 Speed Manual Gearbox with 18.24 KMPL fuel efficiency.
| Diesel | Kia Sonet Facelift | Hyundai Venue | Mahindra XUV300 | Tata Nexon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1493cc | 1497cc | 1497cc | 1497cc |
| Power | 113.43 BHP | 113.98 BHP | 115.05 BHP | 113.42 BHP |
| Torque | 250 NM | 250 NM | 300 NM | 260 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT / AT | 6 Speed MT / AT | 6 Speed MT / AT | 6 Speed MT / AMT |
Other than the Turbo Petrol, Sonet, Venue, XUV300, and Nexon is offered with the turbo diesel engine. The Kia Sonet Facelift is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel producing 113.43 BHP and 250 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. The Venue is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel producing 113.98 BHP and 250 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox.
The Mahindra XUV300 is also available with the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel that generates 115.05 BHP and 300 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. Last but not least, the Nexon is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel generating 113.42 BHP and 260 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox with 20 kmpl fuel economy.
| Petrol | Kia Sonet Facelift | Hyundai Venue | Renault Kiger | Nissan Magnite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc | 1197cc | 999cc |
| Power | 81.80 BHP | 81.80 BHP | 71.02 BHP | 71.02 BHP |
| Torque | 115 NM | 113.8 NM | 86 NM | 96 NM |
| Transmission | 5 Speed MT | 5 Speed MT, 7 Speed IVT | 5 Speed MT / AMT | 5 Speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.4 KMPL | 19.17 KMPL – MT 19.03 KMPL – AMT | 18.75 KMPL |
Other than the Turbo Diesel and Turbo Petrol powertrain, the Sonet comes with a normal Petrol engine. But its rivals the Nexon, and the XUV300 misses out on this option. The Kia Sonet Facelift comes with the 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol that generates 81.86 BHP and 115 NM of torque paired to 5 Speed Manual Gearbox only with 18.4 KMPL fuel efficiency. The Hyundai Venue comes with 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol producing 81.80 BHP and 113.8 NM of torque paired to 5 Speed Manual, and 7 Speed IVT Gearbox. The Nissan Magnite comes with 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Petrol engine producing 71.02 BHP and 96 NM of torque paired to 5 Speed Manual Gearbox only with 18.75 KMPL fuel economy.
| Petrol | Kia Sonet Facelift | Maruti Brezza | Tata Nexon | Mahindra XUV300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | – | – |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 1462cc | – | – |
| Power | 81.80 BHP | 101.65 BHP | – | – |
| Torque | 115 NM | 136.8 NM | – | – |
| Transmission | 5 Speed MT | 5 Speed MT, 6 Speed AT | – | – |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.4 KMPL | 17.38 KMPL – MT 19.8 KMPL – AT | – | – |
Then there is the Renault Kiger with 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Petrol producing 71.02 BHP and 96 NM of torque paired to 5 Speed Manual with 19.17 kmpl fuel efficiency and Automatic Gearbox with 19.03 KMPL fuel efficiency. Lastly, the Maruti Brezza is offered with the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Petrol producing 101.65 BHP and 136.8 NM of torque mated to a 5 Speed Manual Gearbox with 17.38 KMPL fuel economy, and 6 Speed Automatic Gearbox with 19.8 KMPL fuel efficiency.
Kia Sonet Facelift vs Rivals: Price Comparison
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Nissan Magnite | Rs. 6 – Rs. 11.02 L |
| Renault Kiger | Rs. 6.50 – Rs. 11.23 L |
| Hyundai Venue | Rs. 7.89 – Rs. 13.48 L |
| Mahindra XUV300 | Rs. 7.99 – Rs. 14.76 L |
| Kia Sonet Facelift | Expected Rs. 8 Lakh |
| Tata Nexon | Rs. 8.10 – Rs. 15.50 L |
| Maruti Suzuki Brezza | Rs. 8.29 – Rs. 14.14 L |
As you can see at the pricing, Kia is expected to price the Sonet Facelift at Rs. 8 Lakhs and positioned just above the Tata Nexon and below the Mahindra XUV300.
Verdict: In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you’re looking for an SUV that is affordable, the Nissan Magnite is a nice option for you. Recently, the Hyundai Venue got ADAS update and if you’re looking for an SUV with that, then the Venue is a good choice. Tata Motors had launch the Nexon Facelift few months ago and we thought it would be hard to top the Nexon, but if you really want the best from an SUV at an affordable price, then wait for the official launch of the Kia Sonet Facelift.
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