BMW X3 vs Kia Sonet

Should you buy BMW X3 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 X3 price starts at Rs 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X3 Vs Sonet

Key Highlights	BMW X3	Kia Sonet
On Road Price	Rs.91,63,538^*	Rs.18,45,071^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW X3
Rs77.80 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
Rs15.64 Lakh^*
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BMW X3
xDrive 20d M Sport
77.80 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
GTX Plus Diesel AT
15.64 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	xDrive 20d M Sport	GTX Plus Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.91,63,538^*	Rs.18,45,071^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,74,425/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.36,007/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,29,238	Rs.59,114
User Rating	4.1 Based on 3 Reviews	4.4 Based on 183 Reviews
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Basic Information

xDrive 20d M Sport

GTX Plus Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.91,63,538^*

Rs.18,45,071^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,74,425/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.36,007/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,29,238

Rs.59,114

User Rating

4.1

Based on 3 Reviews

4.4

Based on 183 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L Diesel	1.5L CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	1995	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	194bhp@4000rpm	114bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1500-2750rpm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L Diesel

1.5L CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1995

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

194bhp@4000rpm

114bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.86	19
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.86

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.7 s	-
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	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

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4708	3995
Width (mm)	1891	1790
Height (mm)	1676	1642
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2500
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	385
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	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	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	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	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Drive Mode Types	-	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	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

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	No
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 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	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	10.25
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Creamy WhiteX3 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	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
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 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
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Creamy WhiteX3 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
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	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	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

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
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Driver Attention Warning

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

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

E-Manual

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
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
No. of Speakers	15	4
Additional Features	-	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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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW X3
- The updated design makes it look modern and the massive illuminated kidney grille stands out.
- The cabin has a sporty design which looks very appealing for younger buyers.
- Its ride is comfortable with good space for 5 occupants.
- No significant miss in the features list and it comes with an extensive safety net.
Kia Sonet
- Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
- Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it one of the most loaded SUV in its segment.
- Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 5 transmission options to choose from.
- One of the best all rounders in the segment.

BMW X3
- While it does look distinctive, some design elements might not appeal to everyone.
- Parts of the cabin don’t feel as rich or premium as they should at this price.
- While the performance is good, you don’t get the exciting handling package you expect from a BMW.
Kia Sonet
- Borrowing powertrains and features from a segment above has made it pretty expensive.
- Cabin insulation could have been better.
- Turbo-petrol engine option, in Sport mode, feels jerky to drive in traffic.
- Rear seats could have had better cushioning and better space

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X3 and Kia Sonet?

A ) The mileage of X3 is 17.86 kmpl & the mileage of Sonet is 19 kmpl. Kia Sonet gives better mileage than BMW X3.

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