Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comes with a price of ₹ 8.00 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT is priced at ₹ 18.65 Lakh. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT equipped with engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT has .
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Kia Sonet Vs Kia Seltos
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹8.00 Lakh | ₹18.65 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹14,770 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹34,435 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.5 | 4.1 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹8.00 Lakh
₹18.65 Lakh
EMI
₹14,770 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹34,435 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.5
4.1
Colors
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Frunk Storage(litres) | ||||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 385 | 433 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 45 | 50 |
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Frunk Storage (litres)
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Bootspace (litres)
385
433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
50
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Alloy Wheels | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - |
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
215 / 60 R17
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Wheels
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
215 / 60 R17
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
| Ground Clearance(mm) | - | - | ||
| Height(mm) | 1610 | 1645 | ||
| Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm) | ||||
| Length(mm) | 3995 | 4365 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1790 | 1800 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2500 | 2610 |
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
-
Height (mm)
1610
1645
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
Length (mm)
3995
4365
Width (mm)
1790
1800
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
Wheelbase (mm)
2500
2610
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | ||||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed(seconds) | ||||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift | ||
| 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) | 18.4 | 19.1 | ||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | Smartstream G 1.2 | 1.5l CRDi VGT | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Engine | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Battery Charging
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)
Battery
-
-
Transmission
Manual - 5 Gears
Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift
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)
18.4
19.1
Range (km)
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
1.5l CRDi VGT
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
AC Fast Charging
Engine
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver | |||
| Electronic Parking Brake | Auto Hold | |||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | |||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | |||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Headlight and Ignition on Reminder | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Electronic - Internal Only | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones | Manual | Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Umbrella Storage in Door |
Air Purifier
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
Third Row AC Zone
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Heater
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Electronic - Internal Only
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Manual
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
12V Power Outlets
1
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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 | Not Tested | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| 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
Not Tested
3 Star (Global NCAP)
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 | With Key | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock |
Central Locking
With Key
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Android Auto | Wired | |||
| Head Unit Size | Not Available | Not Applicable | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | |||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | |||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | |||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Speakers | 6 | |||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Infotainment Screen Size(inch) | 10.25 | |||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | - | 10.25 | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System |
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Android Auto
Wired
Head Unit Size
Not Available
Not Applicable
AM/FM Radio
Apple CarPlay
Wired
Display
Touch-screen Display
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Voice Command
Speakers
6
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
10.25
Touchscreen Size (inch)
-
10.25
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 | Analogue - Digital | Digital | ||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
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
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
| 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 | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Silver | Silver | ||
| One Touch Up | All | |||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | |||
| Scuff Plates | Metallic | |||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Rear Windshield Blind | Manual | |||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Power Windows | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Silver | ||
| One Touch Down | All | |||
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | Both Sides | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Auto Folding | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Chrome | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Rear Wiper |
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Silver
One Touch Up
All
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Scuff Plates
Metallic
Rear Defogger
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Silver
One Touch Down
All
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Auto Folding
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Rear Wiper
| Antenna | Yes (Roof-mounted) | Shark Fin Antenna | ||
| 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
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Shark Fin Antenna
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 | ||
| Second Row Seat Adjustment | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | |||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Rear Armrest | Cup Holder | |||
| Folding Rear Seat | Flat | Flat | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 | |||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | - | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette | ||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| 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 | Black & Beige |
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Second Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Split Rear Seat
60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
-
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
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
Black & Beige
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cup Holders Position | Front Only | Front & Second Row |
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders Position
Front Only
Front & Second Row
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Centre | Front and Rear | ||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | LED on front | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | |||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Reading Lamp | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Headlights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Taillights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors |
Cornering Headlights
Glovebox Lamp
Cabin Lamps
Centre
Front and Rear
Fog Lights
Halogen
LED on front
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
Rear Reading Lamp
Puddle Lamps
Headlights
Halogen
LED
Taillights
Halogen
LED
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Sonet Comparison with similar cars
Seltos Comparison with similar cars
Pros And Cons
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
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.
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