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BMW 8 Series vs Kia Sonet

8 Series Vs Sonet

Key HighlightsBMW 8 SeriesKia Sonet
On Road PriceRs.2,56,42,164*Rs.16,94,718*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)4395998
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 8 Series vs Kia Sonet Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.2,56,42,164*
Rs.16,94,718*
Finance Available (EMI)NoRs.33,057/month
InsuranceRs.8,89,164
8 Series Insurance

Rs.50,779
Sonet Insurance

User Rating
4.9
Based on 11 Reviews
4.4
Based on 68 Reviews

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Twin Power Turbo Engine
Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
Displacement (cc)
4395
998
No. of Cylinders
8
8 Cylinder Cars
3
3 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
600bhp@6000rpm
118bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
750nm@1800-5600rpm
172Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
GDi
Turbo Charger
YesYes
Super Charger
No-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8 Speed
7-Speed DCT
Mild Hybrid
No-
Drive Type
AWD
FWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)5.59
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)68
45
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber
Coupled Torsion beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt&Telescope
Tilt
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)
3.3
-
Braking (100-0kmph)
35.68m

-
Tyre Size
285/40 R19
215/60 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)
-
No
Alloy Wheel Size
19
-
Quarter Mile11.90s@195.31kmph
-
0-100Kmph (Tested)4.02s

-
City driveability (20-80kmph)3.15s

-
Braking (80-0 kmph)23.42m

-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
16

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
5082
3995
Width (mm)
1932
1790
Height (mm)
1407
1642
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
128
-
Wheel Base (mm)
3023
2500
Kerb Weight (kg)
1875-2070
-
Seating Capacity
4
5
Boot Space (Litres)
-
385
No. of Doors
4
5

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Power Boot
Yes-
Power folding 3rd Row SeatNo-
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
Air Quality Control
YesYes
Remote Climate Control (A/C)
No-
Remote Trunk Opener
No-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Yes-
Remote Engine Start/Stop
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Remote Horn & Light Control
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
Yes-
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes-
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
Yes-
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Heated Seats Front
Yes-
Heated Seats Rear
No-
Seat Lumbar Support
Yes-
Active Noise Cancellation
-
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
Yes-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
-
Yes
Foldable Rear Seat
-
60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
Yes-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
YesYes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted TripmeterNo-
Central Console Armrest
YesWith Storage
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
No
Gear Shift Indicator
NoNo
Luggage Hook And Net-
Yes
Battery Saver
YesYes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes-
Additional Features-
Assist Grips, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
Massage Seats
NoNo
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
No
One Touch Operating Power Window
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Full
No
Drive Modes
-
3
Idle Start Stop System-
Yes
Rear Window Sunblind-
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind-
No
Drive Mode Types-
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
YesYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Leather SeatsYes-
Fabric Upholstery
No-
Leather Steering WheelYesNo
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYesNo
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes-
Cigarette LighterYesNo
Digital Odometer
Yes-
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Folding Table In The Rear
-
No
Dual Tone Dashboard
NoYes
Additional Features-
Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Digital Cluster-
Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)-
10.25
Upholstery-
Leatherette

Exterior

Available Colors-
Glacier White Pearl
Sparkling Silver
Pewter Olive
Intense Red
Aurora Black Pearl
Matte Graphite
Imperial Blue
Glacier White Pearl With Aurora Black Pearl
Gravity Gray
Intense Red With Aurora Black Pearl
Sonet Colors
Body TypeCoupe
All Coupe Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYes-
Fog Lights Front
Yes-
Fog Lights Rear
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
NoNo
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Headlamp Washers
YesNo
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesNo
Rear Window Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Washer
YesYes
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel CoversNoNo
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power AntennaNo-
Tinted Glass
NoYes
Rear Spoiler
NoYes
Roof CarrierNo-
Sun Roof
NoYes
Side Stepper
NoNo
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
Yes-
Chrome Garnish
No-
Dual Tone Body Colour
No-
Smoke HeadlampsYesNo
Projector Headlamps
Yes-
Halogen Headlamps-
No
Cornering Headlamps
Yes-
Cornering Foglamps
No-
Roof Rail
NoYes
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
-
Trunk OpenerSmart
-
Heated Wing Mirror
No-
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlights
YesYes
LED Taillights
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Additional Features-
Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Fog Lights-
Front
Antenna-
Shark Fin
Sunroof-
Single Pane
Boot Opening-
Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror-
No
Tyre Size
285/40 R19
215/60 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)
-
No
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
19
-

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
Yes-
Child Safety Locks
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
No. of Airbags6
6
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Xenon HeadlampsNo-
Rear Seat Belts
Yes-
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Side Impact Beams
Yes-
Front Impact Beams
Yes-
Traction ControlYesYes
Adjustable Seats
Yes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Vehicle Stability Control System
Yes-
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
Yes-
Engine Check Warning
Yes-
EBD
Yes-
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety FeaturesCornering Brake Control, BMW Condition Based Service, Head Airbags front and rear
Emergency stop signal, Vehicle Stability Management, All seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder, ADAS Level-1 with 10 Autonomous Features, Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist), Lane Following Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Rear Camera
YesWith Guidedlines
Anti Theft DeviceYes-
Anti Pinch Power Windows
All
All Windows
Speed Alert
YesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Knee Airbags
NoNo
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
YesNo
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
YesDriver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
NoYes
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
YesYes
Curtain Airbag-
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
Yes

ADAS

Forward Collision Warning-
Yes
Lane Departure Warning-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist-
Yes
Driver Attention Warning-
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert-
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist-
Yes

Advance Internet

Live Location-
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check-
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant-
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands-
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic-
Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App-
Yes
Live Weather-
Yes
E-Call & I-Call-
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates-
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity-
Yes
Save Route/Place-
Yes
SOS Button-
Yes
RSA-
Yes
Remote AC On/Off-
Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
No-
Cd Changer
No-
Dvd Player
No-
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
Yes-
Mirror Link
Yes-
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Wifi Connectivity
Yes-
Compass
No-
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
10.25
10.25
Connectivity
-
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
Internal Storage
Yes-
No. of Speakers
16
4
Rear Entertainment System
Yes-
Additional FeaturesSun Protection Glazing, Adaptive Headlights with anti-dazzle high-beam (BMW Selective Beam) and High-beam assistant
HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connection
Usb Ports-
Yes
Tweeter-
2
Subwoofer-
1
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