Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comes with a price of ₹ 7.99 Lakh and Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT is priced at ₹ 17.27 Lakh. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT equipped with engine whereas Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT has .
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Kia Sonet Vs Kia Seltos
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹7.99 Lakh | ₹17.27 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹14,753 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹31,887 /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
₹7.99 Lakh
₹17.27 Lakh
EMI
₹14,753 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹31,887 /month
8.5% for 5 years
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User Rating
4.5
4.1
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| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | - | - | ||
| Width(mm) | 1790 | 1800 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1610 | 1645 | ||
| Length(mm) | 3995 | 4365 | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2500 | 2610 |
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
-
Width (mm)
1790
1800
Height (mm)
1610
1645
Length (mm)
3995
4365
Wheelbase (mm)
2500
2610
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Alloy Wheels |
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
215 / 60 R17
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
215 / 60 R17
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels
| Bootspace(litres) | 385 | 433 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 45 | 50 |
Bootspace (litres)
385
433
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
50
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | ||||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm | ||
| Driving Range(km) | - | 1035 | ||
| Engine | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | - | 20.7 | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | Smartstream G 1.2 | 1.5l CRDi VGT | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Battery Charging | - | - |
Range (km)
-
-
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Electric Motor
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
114 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Driving Range (km)
-
1035
Engine
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
AC Fast Charging
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
20.7
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Transmission
Manual - 5 Gears
Clutchless Manual (IMT) - 6 Gears
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
1.5l CRDi VGT
DC Fast Charging
AC Regular Charging
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Battery Charging
-
-
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | - | 10.25 | ||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | |||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Android Auto | Wired | |||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | |||
| Speakers | 6 | |||
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | |||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Available | Not Applicable | ||
| Voice Command |
Touchscreen Size (inch)
-
10.25
Wireless Charger
Display
Touch-screen Display
AUX Compatibility
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Android Auto
Wired
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Speakers
6
Apple CarPlay
Wired
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
GPS Navigation System
USB Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
Head Unit Size
Not Available
Not Applicable
Voice Command
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Electronic - Internal Only | ||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | |||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance |
Cruise Control
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Electronic - Internal Only
Cabin Boot Access
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heater
Air Purifier
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Third Row AC Zone
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
12V Power Outlets
1
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Electronic Parking Brake
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Taillights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | LED on front | ||
| Cabin Lamps | Centre | Front and Rear | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Headlights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | |||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Cornering Headlights
Taillights
Halogen
LED
Puddle Lamps
Fog Lights
Halogen
LED on front
Cabin Lamps
Centre
Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Automatic Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Headlight Height Adjuster
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Headlights
Halogen
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Glovebox Lamp
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Silver | ||
| One Touch Up | All | |||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | Metallic | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Chrome | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Manual | |||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Auto Folding | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| One Touch Down | All | |||
| Power Windows | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured |
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Silver
One Touch Up
All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Metallic
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Wiper
One Touch Down
All
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof | |||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Rub-strips | Black |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Roof-mounted Antenna
Rub-strips
Black
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Hill Hold Control
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Hill Descent Control
Ride Height Adjustment
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | Full | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | - | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Rear Armrest | With Cup Holder | |||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 split | |||
| 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) | ||
| 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) | ||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Interior Colours | Black | Black & Beige | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette | ||
| Ventilated Seats |
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Ventilated Seat Type
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Full
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
-
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split
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)
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)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Interior Colours
Black
Black & Beige
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Ventilated Seats
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | ||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Digital | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Distance to Empty |
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Clock
Digital
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Instantaneous Consumption
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Average Fuel Consumption
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Shift Indicator
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Distance to Empty
| Central Locking | With Key | Keyless | ||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser |
Central Locking
With Key
Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front & Rear |
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front & Rear
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested | 3 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| 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) | ||
| Dashcam |
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Lane Departure Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Seat Belt Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Rear Middle Head Rest
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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)
Dashcam
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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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