Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT 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 Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT is priced at ₹ 8.90 Lakh. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT equipped with engine whereas Tata Nexon Smart Plus 1.2 Petrol 5MT has .
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Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹7.99 Lakh | ₹8.90 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹14,753 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹16,434 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.5 | 4.2 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹7.99 Lakh
₹8.90 Lakh
EMI
₹14,753 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹16,434 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.5
4.2
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| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | - | 208 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1790 | 1804 | ||
| Height(mm) | 1610 | 1620 | ||
| Length(mm) | 3995 | 3995 | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2500 | 2498 |
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
208
Width (mm)
1790
1804
Height (mm)
1610
1620
Length (mm)
3995
3995
Wheelbase (mm)
2500
2498
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 60 R16 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 60 R16 | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims |
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 60 R16
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 60 R16
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
| Bootspace(litres) | 385 | 382 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 45 | 44 |
Bootspace (litres)
385
382
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
44
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Electric Motor | ||||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm | ||
| Driving Range(km) | - | 767 | ||
| Engine | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 18.4 | 17.44 | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | Smartstream G 1.2 | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 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
118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Driving Range (km)
-
767
Engine
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
AC Fast Charging
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
18.4
17.44
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Transmission
Manual - 5 Gears
Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
DC Fast Charging
AC Regular Charging
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Battery Charging
-
-
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | - | 7 | ||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | |||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| Android Auto | Wired | |||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | |||
| Speakers | 4 | |||
| 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)
-
7
Wireless Charger
Display
Touch-screen Display
AUX Compatibility
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Android Auto
Wired
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Speakers
4
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 | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Manual | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | - | ||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | - | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Parking Assist |
Cruise Control
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Cabin Boot Access
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heater
Air Purifier
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Manual
Third Row AC Zone
-
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
-
12V Power Outlets
1
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Electronic Parking Brake
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Parking Assist
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Taillights | Halogen | LED | ||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | - | ||
| Cabin Lamps | Centre | Front | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Optional | |||
| 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
-
Cabin Lamps
Centre
Front
Ambient Interior Lighting
Optional
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 | Painted | ||
| One Touch Up | ||||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | Optional | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Electrically Adjustable | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Internal with Key | ||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| One Touch Down | ||||
| Power Windows | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Black |
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Painted
One Touch Up
Rain-sensing Wipers
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Optional
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Side Window Blinds
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal with Key
Rear Wiper
One Touch Down
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Black
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | 100000 | ||
| 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
100000
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | Cladding - Black/Grey | ||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Rub-strips | Black |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
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 | Flat | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | - | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | ||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Rear Armrest | ||||
| Split Rear Seat | ||||
| 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) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Interior Colours | Black | Off-White and Grey | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Fabric | ||
| 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
Flat
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
-
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
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)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Interior Colours
Black
Off-White and Grey
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Ventilated Seats
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Analogue | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | 2 Trips | ||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Distance to Empty |
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Clock
Digital
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Instantaneous Consumption
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Analogue
Average Fuel Consumption
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
2 Trips
Shift Indicator
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Distance to Empty
| Central Locking | With Key | |||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Engine Immobiliser |
Central Locking
With Key
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front Only |
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front Only
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested | 5 Star (Bharat 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
5 Star (Bharat 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
Sonet Comparison with similar cars
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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
Tata Nexon
- Stylish headlights, chrome accents, alloy wheels.
- Ample legroom, quality materials, big boot.
- 209mm ground clearance, strong suspension.
- 5-star G-NCAP & B-NCAP rating.
- Touchscreen, climate control, cruise control.
- Smooth over bumps and potholes.
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