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    Honda City vs Kia Sonet

    Should you buy Honda City 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. Honda City price starts at Rs 12.28 Lakh ex-showroom for SV Reinforced (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    City Vs Sonet

    Key HighlightsHonda CityKia Sonet
    On Road PriceRs.19,22,066*Rs.17,17,909*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)1498998
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Honda City vs Kia Sonet comparison

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          Honda City
          Honda City
            Rs16.65 Lakh*
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                Kia Sonet
                Kia Sonet
                  Rs15 Lakh*
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                  rs16.65 Lakh*
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                  rs15 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.19,22,066*
                Rs.17,17,909*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.36,589/month
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                Rs.33,586/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.74,027
                Rs.50,420
                User Rating
                4.3
                Based on 189 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on 173 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
                Rs.5,625.4
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                i-VTEC
                Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
                Displacement (cc)
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                1498
                998
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                119.35bhp@6600rpm
                118bhp@6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                145Nm@4300rpm
                172Nm@1500-4000rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                GDi
                Turbo Charger
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                Yes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                CVT
                7-Speed DCT
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                18.4
                18.4
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                40
                45
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Shock Absorbers Type
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                Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
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                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt & Telescopic
                Tilt
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                5.3
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                Front Brake Type
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                Ventilated Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Drum
                Disc
                Tyre Size
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                185/55 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless, Radial
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                R16
                16
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                -
                16
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4583
                3995
                Width (mm)
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                1748
                1790
                Height (mm)
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                1489
                1642
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2600
                2500
                Front Tread (mm)
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                1531
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                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1153
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                Grossweight (kg)
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                1528
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                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                506
                385
                No. of Doors
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                4
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                YesYes
                Air Quality Control
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                YesYes
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
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                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Yes
                Adjustable
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Active Noise Cancellation
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                No
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                -
                Yes
                Parking Sensors
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                Rear
                Front & Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                Yes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                -
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Voice Commands
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                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
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                YesYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                Yes
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                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                No
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                No
                Luggage Hook And Net
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                Yes
                Battery Saver
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                Yes
                Lane Change Indicator
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                Yes
                -
                Additional Features
                Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Guidelines (Normal, Wide, Top-Down Modes),Steering Mounted Voice Recognition Switch with Illumination,Touch-Sensor Based Smart Keyless Access,Electrical Trunk Lock with Keyless Release,Sunroof Keyless Remote Open/Close,MAX COOL mode,Front Console Lower Pocket for Smartphones,Foldable Grab Handles (Soft Closing Motion),Meter Illumination Control Switch,ECON™ Button & Mode Indicator,Fuel Gauge Display with Fuel Reminder Warning,Trip Meter (x2),Average Fuel Economy Indicator,Instant Fuel Economy Indicator,Cruising Range (Distance-to-Empty) Indicator,Outside Temperature Indicator,Other Warning Lamps & Indicators
                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
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                No
                Memory Function Seats
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                No
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
                All
                Autonomous Parking
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                -
                No
                Drive Modes
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                3
                Idle Start Stop System
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                Yes
                Rear Window SunblindYesYes
                Rear Windscreen Sunblind
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                No
                Power Windows
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                Front & Rear
                Drive Mode Types
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                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                Height & Reach
                Yes
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                Yes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                -
                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesNo
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYesNo
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Cigarette Lighter
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                No
                Digital Odometer
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                Yes
                -
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                -
                No
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                Yes
                Additional Features
                Auto Diing Inside Rear View Mirror with Frameless Design,IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction,Premium Beige & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish(Glossy Darkwood),Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch,Soft Pads with Ivory Real Stitch (Instrument Panel Assistant side Mid Pad, Center Console Knee Pad,Door Lining Armrest & Center Pads,Satin Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Chrome Finish,Chrome Finish on All AC Vent Knobs & Hand Brake Knob,Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover,LED Shift Lever Position Indicator,Easy Shift Lock Release Slot,Driver & Assistant Seat Back Pockets with Smartphone Sub-Pockets,Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid,Ambient Light (Center Console Pocket),Ambient Light (Map Lamp & Front Footwell),Ambient Light (Front Door Inner Handles & Front Door Pockets),Front Map Lamps(led),,Advanced Twin-Ring Combimeter,Eco Assist System with Ambient Meter Light,Multi Function Driver Information Interface,Range & Fuel Economy Information,Average Speed & Time Information,G-Meter Display,Display Contents & Vehicle Settings Customization,Safety Support Settings,Vehicle Information & Warning Message Display,Rear Parking Sensor Proximity Display,Rear Seat Reminder,Steering Scroll Selector Wheel and Meter Control Switch,
                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
                Semi
                Yes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                7
                10.25
                Upholstery
                Leather
                Leatherette
                Exterior
                Photo Comparison
                HeadlightHonda City HeadlightKia Sonet Headlight
                TaillightHonda City TaillightKia Sonet Taillight
                Front Left SideHonda City Front Left SideKia Sonet Front Left Side
                Available ColoursPlatinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red Metallic+1 MoreCity ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYes
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                Headlamp Washers
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                No
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                YesNo
                Rear Window Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Washer
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNoNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Tinted Glass
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                Yes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                -
                Yes
                Side Stepper
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                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated AntennaYesYes
                Smoke Headlamps
                -
                No
                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
                -
                Halogen HeadlampsNoNo
                Roof Rails
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                Yes
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
                Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body Structure,Full LED Headlamps with 9 LED Array (Inline-Shell),L-Shaped LED Guide-type Turn Signal in Headlamps,Z-shaped 3D Wrap-around LED Tail Lamps with Uniform Edge Light,Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille,Sporty Front Grille Mesh: Diamond Chequered Flag Pattern,Sporty Fog Lamp Garnish & Carbon-Wrapped Front Bumper Lower Molding,Sporty Carbon-Wrapped Rear Bumper Diffuser,Sporty Trunk Lip Spoiler (Body Coloured),Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion),Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Front & Rear Mud Guards,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Chrome Decoration Ring for Map Lamp,Automatic Folding Door Mirrors (Welcome Function),
                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
                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
                Single Pane
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
                Electronic
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                -
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                185/55 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless, Radial
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                Yes
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                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                2
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagNoYes
                Side Airbag RearNoNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction ControlYesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
                -
                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                All Windows
                All Windows
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Knee Airbags
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                -
                No
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                -
                No
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                -
                Yes
                Blind Spot Camera
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                Yes
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                Hill Descent Control
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                -
                No
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
                360 View Camera
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                -
                Yes
                Curtain AirbagNoYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYesYes
                Lane Departure WarningYesYes
                Lane Keep AssistYesYes
                Driver Attention Warning
                -
                Yes
                Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
                -
                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
                -
                Yes
                Adaptive High Beam AssistYesYes
                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-CallNoYes
                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
                -
                Yes
                Google / Alexa ConnectivityYesYes
                Save Route/Place
                -
                Yes
                SOS Button
                -
                Yes
                RSA
                -
                Yes
                Smartwatch AppYes
                -
                Remote AC On/Off
                -
                Yes
                Remote Door Lock/Unlock
                -
                Yes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                Yes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                8
                10.25
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                4
                4
                Additional Features
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                Next Gen Honda Connect with Telematics Control Unit (TCU),Weblink,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay),Remote Control by Smartphone Application via Bluetooth®,
                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
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                YesYes
                Tweeter
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                4
                2
                Subwoofer
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                -
                1
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Honda City

                  • Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
                  • Best in segment interior quality
                  • Comfortable ride quality
                  • Updated exterior makes it more tempting
                  • ADAS standard in multiple variants

                  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.
                • Honda City

                  • Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
                  • Diesel motor is now discontinued
                  • Tight rear seat headroom

                  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 is cheaper between Honda City and Kia Sonet?
                A ) Honda City price starts at ₹12.28 Lakh & Kia Sonet price starts at ₹8 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Honda City and Kia Sonet?
                A ) The mileage of City is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl. Kia Sonet gives better mileage than Honda City.
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