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Which Kia X-Line model is worth buying? Should you buy the Sonet X-Line or buy the Seltos X-Line? Well, why don’t we compare the two against each other to find that out!
Sonet X-Line vs Seltos X-Line – Exterior and Interior
From the outside, the Sonet X-Line has the blacked-out tiger grille with cube look fog lamps at the bottom sides, the front and rear bumpers are blacked out, and cuts on the bonnet for that aggressive sporty look. The headlamp has an LED DRLs in it which is also used for the indicators as well. The side of the Sonet X-Line looks great with the 16-inch alloy wheels, chrome door handles, black non-functional roof rails, chrome line at the bottom frame of windows, and thin wheel arches. The rear has LED taillamps which are joined by the reflector strip to make it look like one unit, small roof spoiler, and shark fin antenna.
From the outside, the Kia Seltos X-Line has the Kia’s signature nose grille which is basically having hexagonal shape in the grille, quad-cube shape LED headlamps with curved L shaped indicators below the headlamps and the fog lamps are LED in cube-shape positioned vertically. The front nose of the Seltos X-Line s covered by the blacked out chrome that contributes towards the front design of the SUV. The front bumper of the SUV are skid plate finished in black with Sun Orange accent. and the rear Muff;er has dual black design with skid plates. The bumpers has cuts for the aggressive look. Moving to the side, it has thin wheel cladding for the 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails on the top, chrome line on the bottom of the window lamp that extends till the D-pillar. From the rear, it has LED taillamps that a chrome bar with KIA logo at the center, roof spoiler and shark fin on top, and rear wipers on the rear windscreen.
The Kia Sonet X-Line dashboard has the same layout as the Seltos as it has 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system placed above the AC vents and the AC vents at the sides are vertically positioned. It has full black interior, multi-function three-spoke steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, the pedals finished in metallic silver, and has a single-pane sunroof. It has two USB ports at the front and two at the rear, and it has buttons for the ventilated seats for the driver and the passenger seats. At the rear, the seats have 60:40 split with recline option as well. The Sonet X-Line also has ambient lighting with 64 colors on offer and it has 7-speaker Bose Premium sound system.
As for the Seltos X-Line, it has the 10.25-inch infotainment system integrated with the digital instrument cluster for one seamless display. The infotainment system is placed above the AC Vents and the AC Vents at the sides are positioned vertically. The Seltos X-Line doesn’t have the dual-tone dashboard theme option unfortunately. It has three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, single-pane sunroof, and metallic finish on the pedals. Tt has rotary dial for drive modes, buttons for ventilated seats, wireless charging pad, air purifier, two charging ports at the front and rear, and sun-blinds for all the windows. The rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio with recline option as well. It also has ambient lighting inside with 64 colors option. The Seltos X-Line has the 8-speaker Bose Premium sound system.
Sonet X-Line vs Seltos X-Line – Dimensions
| Kia Sonet X-Line | Kia Seltos X-Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995mm | 4315mm |
| Width | 1790mm | 1800mm |
| Height | 1642mm | 1645mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500mm | 2610mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205mm | 190mm |
| Boot Space | 392 litres | 433 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres | 50 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 1,233 kg | 1,480 kg |
When it comes to Dimensions, the Sonet X-Line measures 3995mm in length, 1790 in width, and 1642mm in height. The Seltos X-Line measures 4315mm in length that is longer by 320mm, width of 1800mm which is 10mm wide, and height of 1645mm that is just 3mm taller. The Sonet X-Line has a wheelbase of 2500mm, and ground clearance of 205mm where as the Seltos X-Line has a wheelbase of 2610mm which is longer by 110mm, and ground clearance of 190mm that is lower by 15mm. The Sonet X-Line has a boot space of 392 litres, fuel tank of 45 litres, and kerb weight of 1,233 kg while the Seltos X-Line has a boot space of 433 litres that is bigger by 41 litres, fuel tank of 50 litres which is bigger by 5 litres, and kerb weight of 1,480 kg that is heavier by 1,247 kg.
So, in Dimension, the Seltos X-Line is bigger in almost every way which is a good thing as it’ll provide good space for the passengers to seat comfortably.
Sonet X-Line vs Seltos X-Line – Engine Options
| Kia Sonet X-Line | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol |
| Displacement | 998cc |
| Power | 118.36 bhp |
| Torque | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.3 kmpl |
| 0 – 100 kmph | Around 13 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 kmph |
When it comes to Engine Options, the Sonet X-Line has one turbo petrol engine. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine produces 118.36 bhp and 172 Nm of torque paired to a 7-speed DCT Gearbox with a fuel efficiency of 18.3 kmpl. It can go from 0 – 100 kmph in around 13 seconds with a top speed of 160 kmph.
| Kia Sonet X-Line | Kia Seltos X-Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre diesel | 1.5-litre Diesel |
| Displacement | 1493cc | 1493cc |
| Power | 113.43 bhp | 113.43 bhp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed AT | 6-speed AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19 kmpl | 18 kmpl |
| 0 – 100 kmph | Around 13 seconds | Around 13 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 kmph | 167 kmph |
Other than the turbo petrol engine, the Seltos X-Line And Sonet X-Line has the same diesel powertrain. The 1.5-litre diesel engine pumps out 113.43 bhp and 250 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed Automatic Gearbox. The Sonet has a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl while the Seltos has a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl. The Seltos can go from 0 – 100 kmph in around 13 seconds at a top speed of 167 kmph.
Sonet X-Line vs Seltos X-Line – Features
| Kia Sonet X-Line | Kia Seltos X-Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size & Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Sunroof | Single-Pane | Single-pane |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| Powered Seats | – | 8-way Powered Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Light | Yes | Yes (64 Colours) |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analog |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Heads-up Display (HUD) | – | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 7-speaker Bose Premium sound system | 8 speaker Bose Premium sound system |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
When it comes to features, the Sonet X-Line misses out on Heads-up Display, and Powered seats where as the Seltos X-Line misses out on Digital Instrument Cluster. Thus, the Seltos X-Line is better in features than the Sonet X-Line.
| Kia Sonet X-Line | Kia Seltos X-Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six Airbags |
| Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera | 360-degree Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Yes |
In Safety, the Sonet X-Line misses out on Rear Disc Brakes, and 360-degree camera. This makes the Seltos X-Line safer than the Sonet X-Line.
Sonet X-Line vs Seltos X-Line – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Kia Sonet X-Line | Rs. 13.89 lakh – Rs. 14.89 lakh |
| Kia Seltos X-Line | Rs. 19.65 lakh |
The Sonet X-Line is priced at Rs. 13.89 lakh for the petrol and Rs. 14.89 lakh for the Diesel variant. The Seltos X-Line is priced at Rs. 19.65 lakh.
As for the warranty, Kia is offering 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty for the Sonet X-Line and Seltos X-Line and can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km.
Sonet X-Line vs Seltos X-Line – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which Kia X-Line Model depends totally on you, however, it recommend to opt for the Seltos X-line as it’s got more feature on offer than the Normal version, and the space, comfort, and fuel efficiency remains the same. However, the performance of both the SUV is slightly improved which is a good thing and would make driving more fun now. So, if you’re looking for a big performance SUV, then the Kia Seltos X-Line SUV is for you, otherwise, if you’re looking for a small performance SUV, then the Sonet X-Line is for you. Which one would you choose?
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