Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT and Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT comes with a price of ₹ 18.65 Lakh and Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT is priced at ₹ 8.00 Lakh. Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT equipped with engine whereas Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT has .
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Kia Seltos Vs Kia Sonet
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹18.65 Lakh | ₹8.00 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹34,435 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹14,770 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.1 | 4.5 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹18.65 Lakh
₹8.00 Lakh
EMI
₹34,435 /month
8.5% for 5 years
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8.5% for 5 years
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User Rating
4.1
4.5
Colors
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Frunk Storage(litres) | ||||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 433 | 385 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 50 | 45 |
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Frunk Storage (litres)
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Bootspace (litres)
433
385
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50
45
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum | ||
| Rear Tyres | 215 / 60 R17 | 195 / 65 R15 | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Steel Rims | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 215 / 60 R17 | 195 / 65 R15 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - |
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Tyres
215 / 60 R17
195 / 65 R15
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
215 / 60 R17
195 / 65 R15
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
| Ground Clearance(mm) | - | - | ||
| Height(mm) | 1645 | 1610 | ||
| Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm) | ||||
| Length(mm) | 4365 | 3995 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1800 | 1790 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2610 | 2500 |
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
-
Height (mm)
1645
1610
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
Length (mm)
4365
3995
Width (mm)
1800
1790
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
Wheelbase (mm)
2610
2500
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | ||||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed(seconds) | ||||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Transmission | Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift | Manual - 5 Gears | ||
| Driving Range(km) | 955 | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | - | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | ||||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 19.1 | 18.4 | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | 1.5l CRDi VGT | Smartstream G 1.2 | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Engine | 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Battery Charging
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)
Battery
-
-
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift
Manual - 5 Gears
Driving Range (km)
955
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
AC Regular Charging
DC Fast Charging
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Electric Motor
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
19.1
18.4
Range (km)
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
Smartstream G 1.2
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
AC Fast Charging
Engine
1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver | |||
| Electronic Parking Brake | Auto Hold | |||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | |||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | |||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear | ||
| Headlight and Ignition on Reminder | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones | Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone | Manual | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | Yes (Manual) | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Umbrella Storage in Door |
Air Purifier
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Third Row AC Zone
-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Heater
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Manual
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Yes (Manual)
12V Power Outlets
1
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Umbrella Storage in Door
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | Not Tested | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| 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) | ||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing |
Child Seat Anchor Points
Lane Departure Prevention
Seat Belt Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Dashcam
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
| Central Locking | Keyless | With Key | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock |
Central Locking
Keyless
With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | ||
| Android Auto | Wired | |||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Available | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | |||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | |||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | |||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | |||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Infotainment Screen Size(inch) | 10.25 | |||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 10.25 | - | ||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System |
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Android Auto
Wired
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Display
Touch-screen Display
Steering-mounted controls
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Voice Command
Speakers
6
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
10.25
Touchscreen Size (inch)
10.25
-
Gesture Control
AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Instantaneous Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips Electronic | 2 Trips Electronic | ||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Low Fuel Level Warning
Distance to Empty
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Average Speed
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Clock
Digital
Digital
Instantaneous Consumption
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Average Fuel Consumption
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Differential Lock | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Four-Wheel-Drive
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | |||
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | Both Sides | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Auto Folding | Electrically Adjustable | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Silver | Silver | ||
| Soft-close Door | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | |||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| One Touch Up | All | |||
| Exterior Door Handles | Chrome | Body Coloured | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Silver | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Manual | |||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front Only | ||
| One Touch Down | All |
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs
Auto Folding
Electrically Adjustable
Rear Wiper
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Silver
Soft-close Door
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
One Touch Up
All
Exterior Door Handles
Chrome
Body Coloured
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Silver
Rear Defogger
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
One Touch Down
All
| Antenna | Shark Fin Antenna | Yes (Roof-mounted) | ||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | Cladding - Black/Grey | ||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Rub-strips | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic | |||
| Roof-mounted Antenna |
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Roof Rails
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Cladding - Black/Grey
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Armrest | Cup Holder | |||
| Folding Rear Seat | Flat | Flat | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | - | ||
| Third Row Seat Adjustment | ||||
| 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) | ||
| Interior Colours | Black & Beige | Black | ||
| Second Row Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | |||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| 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) | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 | |||
| Third Row Seat Type | ||||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Single Tone | ||
| Split Third Row Seat | ||||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
-
Third Row Seat Adjustment
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)
Interior Colours
Black & Beige
Black
Second Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
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)
Ventilated Seats
Split Rear Seat
60:40
Third Row Seat Type
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Ventilated Seat Type
Interiors
Dual Tone
Single Tone
Split Third Row Seat
Massage Seats
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
| Third Row Cup Holders | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front Only | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cup Holders Position | Front & Second Row | Front Only |
Third Row Cup Holders
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Front Only
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Centre | ||
| Fog Lights | LED on front | Halogen | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | |||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Reading Lamp | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Headlights | LED | Halogen | ||
| Taillights | LED | Halogen | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors |
Cornering Headlights
Glovebox Lamp
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Centre
Fog Lights
LED on front
Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
Rear Reading Lamp
Puddle Lamps
Headlights
LED
Halogen
Taillights
LED
Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
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Pros And Cons
Kia Seltos
- The 1.5 diesel engine with a 6-speed torque converter provides a smooth and efficient driving experience, making it ideal for long highway cruises.
- The Seltos' interior has been upgraded with a striking dual-screen setup, premium touches, and smart connectivity features, making it tech-savvy and appealing.
- The SUV offers generous and comfortable seating arrangements, making it accommodating for both the driver and passengers.
- Rear AC vents, window blinds, and reclining rear backrest enhance the comfort for rear occupants.
- The improved braking performance and safety enhancements contribute to a reliable driving experience.
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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