Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR and Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comes with a price of ₹ 10.60 Lakh and Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT is priced at ₹ 8.00 Lakh. Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR equipped with engine whereas Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT has .
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Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Premium 15 Petrol 7 Str
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 10.60 Lakh
Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Hte 12 Petrol Mt
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 8.00 Lakh
Select CarSelect Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹10.60 Lakh | ₹8.00 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹19,571 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹14,770 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 | ||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹10.60 Lakh
₹8.00 Lakh
EMI
₹19,571 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹14,770 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.4
4.5
Colors
| Width(mm) | 1800 | 1790 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 195 | - | ||
| Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm) | NA | NA | ||
| Height(mm) | 1708 | 1610 | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2780 | 2500 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4540 | 3995 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - |
Width (mm)
1800
1790
Ground Clearance (mm)
195
-
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
Height (mm)
1708
1610
Wheelbase (mm)
2780
2500
Length (mm)
4540
3995
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 65 R15 | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 65 R15 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum |
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 65 R15
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
| Frunk Storage(litres) | NA | NA | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 216 | 385 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 45 | 45 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 7 | 5 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 3 | 2 |
Frunk Storage (litres)
Bootspace (litres)
216
385
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
45
Seating Capacity (Person)
7
5
Doors (Doors)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
3
2
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| AC Regular Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| AC Fast Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Driving Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed(seconds) | 10.42 | NA | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | ||||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 10.42 | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears | ||
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | ||||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | Smartstream G 1.5 | Smartstream G 1.2 | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | ||
| Engine | 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| DC Fast Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 16.5 | 18.4 | ||
| Battery | - | - |
Battery Charging
-
-
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Electric Motor
-
Range (km)
-
-
AC Regular Charging
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
AC Fast Charging
Driving Range (km)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)
10.42
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
10.42
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears
Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
Smartstream G 1.2
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast Charging
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
16.5
18.4
Battery
-
-
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | NA |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-Wheel-Drive
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless | With Key | ||
| Engine Immobiliser |
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
With Key
Engine Immobiliser
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Third Row Cup Holders | NA | |||
| Cup Holders Position | Front, Second & Third Row | Front Only | ||
| Cup Holders | Front, Second & Third | Front Only | ||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder |
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders
Cup Holders Position
Front, Second & Third Row
Front Only
Cup Holders
Front, Second & Third
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | NA |
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Seat Belt Warning
Puncture Repair Kit
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Blind Spot Detection
Dashcam
Lane Departure Prevention
High-beam Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
NA
| Instantaneous Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Instrument Cluster Screen Type | Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Tachometer | Digital | Analogue | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips Electronic | 2 Trips Electronic | ||
| Door Ajar Warning |
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Instantaneous Consumption
Distance to Empty
Gear Indicator
Clock
Digital
Digital
Average Speed
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Average Fuel Consumption
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
| Split Third Row Seat | 50:50 | NA | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric + Leatherette | Leatherette | ||
| Rear Armrest | Cup Holder | |||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | Flat | Flat | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 | |||
| Second Row Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | NA | ||
| Third Row Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | NA | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Single Tone | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | - | ||
| Third Row Seat Type | Bench | NA | ||
| Interior Colours | Black & Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents | Black | ||
| Massage Seats | NA |
Split Third Row Seat
50:50
Seat Upholstery
Fabric + Leatherette
Leatherette
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Ventilated Seat Type
Driver Armrest
Ventilated Seats
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Split Rear Seat
60:40
Second Row Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Seatback Pockets
Interiors
Dual Tone
Single Tone
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
-
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
Interior Colours
Black & Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents
Black
Massage Seats
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| Headlight and Ignition on Reminder | ||||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | ||||
| 12V Power Outlets | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Manual) | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | Vents on Roof | - | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders | NA | |||
| Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones | Manual | Manual | ||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt | ||
| Parking Assist |
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
12V Power Outlets
Electronic Parking Brake
Rear AC
Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Air Purifier
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Manual)
Third Row AC Zone
Vents on Roof
-
Cruise Control
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Manual
Manual
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Parking Assist
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front Only | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Silver | ||
| One Touch Down | ||||
| Power Windows Position | Front & Rear | Front Only | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Externally Adjustable | Electrically Adjustable | ||
| Rear Windshield Blind | ||||
| One Touch Up | ||||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Silver | Silver | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | NA | NA | ||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | |||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers |
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Silver
One Touch Down
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Rear Windshield Blind
One Touch Up
Rear Defogger
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Silver
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Side Window Blinds
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Rear Wiper
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Antenna | Yes (Roof-mounted) | |||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Rub-strips |
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / Moonroof
Roof Rails
Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Speakers | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | - | - | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Display | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| DVD Playback | NA | |||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Available | ||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Infotainment Screen Size(inch) | NA | NA | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | NA | |||
| Apple CarPlay | ||||
| Android Auto | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System |
Steering-mounted controls
Speakers
Voice Command
iPod Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Touchscreen Size (inch)
-
-
USB Compatibility
Display
GPS Navigation System
DVD Playback
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Available
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
AM/FM Radio
Internal Hard Drive
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
AUX Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Reading Lamp | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Centre | ||
| Cabin Lamps Position | Front and Rear | Centre | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Fog Lights | - | Halogen | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Taillights | Halogen | Halogen | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Ambient Interior Count | - | NA |
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen
Headlight Height Adjuster
Daytime Running Lights
Reading Lamp
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Centre
Cabin Lamps Position
Front and Rear
Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Fog Lights
-
Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting
Glovebox Lamp
Taillights
Halogen
Halogen
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Puddle Lamps
Ambient Interior Count
-
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Pros And Cons
Kia Carens
- Useable, accessible, and comfortable last row
- Spacious and feature-rich cabin
- Easy to drive
Kia Sonet
- 360 degree camera adds to the convenient
- Fully digital drivers display looks modern & hi-tech
- Camera based level 1 ADAS adds to the active safety
- 6 speed manual gearbox re-introduced in 1.5 litre diesel engine
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