BMW iX vs Kia Sonet

Should you buy BMW iX or Kia Sonet? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW iX price starts at Rs 1.40 Cr ex-showroom for xDrive50 (Electric) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol).

iX Vs Sonet

Key Highlights	BMW iX	Kia Sonet
On Road Price	Rs.1,46,41,146^*	Rs.18,45,071^*
Range (km)	575	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	111.5	-
Charging Time	35 min-195kW(10%-80%)	-

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BMW iX
Rs1.40 Cr^*
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Kia Sonet
Rs15.64 Lakh^*
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Variant

BMW iX
xDrive50
1.40 Cr^*
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Kia Sonet
GTX Plus Diesel AT
15.64 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	xDrive50	GTX Plus Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,46,41,146^*	Rs.18,45,071^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,78,680/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.36,007/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.5,47,646	Rs.59,114
User Rating	4.2 Based on 70 Reviews	4.4 Based on 183 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.94/km	-

Basic Information

xDrive50

GTX Plus Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,46,41,146^*

Rs.18,45,071^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,78,680/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.36,007/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.5,47,646

Rs.59,114

User Rating

4.2

Based on 70 Reviews

4.4

Based on 183 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.94/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	1.5L CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1493
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Time	35 min-195kW(10%-80%)	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	111.5	Not applicable
Motor Type	synchronous motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	516.29bhp	114bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	765Nm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Fuel Supply System	Not applicable	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Range (km)	575 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	5.5H- 22kW(100%)	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	35 min-195kW(10%-80%)	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

1.5L CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1493

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	200	-
Drag Coefficient	0.25	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	electric	Electric
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	ventilated disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	ventilated disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.1 s	-
Drag Coefficient	0.25	-
Tyre Size	255/50 R21(FandR)	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	R21	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

electric

Electric

Steering Column

Adjustable

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4953	3995
Width (mm)	2230	1790
Height (mm)	1695	1642
Wheel Base (mm)	3014	2500
Front Tread (mm)	1395	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	2285	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	385
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Smart Key Band	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, 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	Front	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	3	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	No
Additional Features	Steering column adjustment (Length & Height), 2-spoke design polygonal shape steering wheel, Ambient Interior Lighting extended with mood lights, Frameless Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, BMW Iconic Sounds, for interior and exterior, controlled by Driving Experience Switch modes: - Personal: Balanced acoustic comfort - Sport: Pronounced load feedback - Efficient: High acoustic comfort,	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 Sporty White Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with GT line 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
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Oxide Grey MetallicIndividual Storm Bay MetallicMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSophisto Grey Brilliant EffectAventurine Red MetallicBlack Sapphire+2 MoreiX Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSonet Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	No	-
Headlamp Washers	Yes	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Body Colour	Yes	-
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	BMW Wallbox with integrated cable management and LED bars to indicate charging status (Max output -11 kW/3-phase), Charging flap - In rear right side panel with LED for charging status, Automatic operation of tailgate, LED headlights:- (Low-beam and high-beam headlights (LED technology) (Licence plate illumination (LED technology) (Automatic beam-throw control) High-beam assistant, Daytime driving lights (LED technology), LED rear lights, Welcome Light Carpet, Follow-me-home function, Comfort access system, incl:- (Keyless access to the vehicle) (Welcome light setting when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic unlocking when approaching the vehicle) (Automatic locking when moving away from the vehicle) Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function, Intelligence panel in the BMW kidney grille, Thermally insulated windscreen, Power socket (12 V):- (1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring) (1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap), Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Soft-Close function for side doors, Door handles flush with the door surface, Windscreen wipers with integrated washing nozzles, Rear-view camera with cleaning system integrated into the BMW badge, BMW Headliner anthracite,	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 Premium Dark Metallic Surround, Sporty Aero Dynamic Front & Rear Skid Plates with Dark Metallic Accents, Dark Metallic Door garnish, Belt Line Chrome, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/50 R21(FandR)	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Oxide Grey MetallicIndividual Storm Bay MetallicMineral WhitePhytonic BlueSophisto Grey Brilliant Effect+2 MoreiX Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+6 MoreSonet Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Without Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver and Passenger	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

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	No	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
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Inbuilt Assistant

Hinglish Voice Commands

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	No	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	18	4
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	BMW Virtual Assistant,10.9-inch central display, 10.9-inch front passenger display including Cockpit tile,BMW Live Cockpit Professional,	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	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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