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 (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 Highlights | Honda City | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.19,14,713* | Rs.17,22,009* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1498 | 998 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Honda City vs Kia Sonet comparison
- Honda City
- SV (Petrol) 12.28 Lakh*
- V (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- Top SellingVX (Petrol) 14.12 Lakh*
- V CVT (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition (Petrol) 14.37 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 14.55 Lakh*
- Sport (Petrol) 14.89 Lakh*
- ZX (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
- VX CVT (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 15.62 Lakh*
- ZX CVT (Petrol) 16.55 Lakh*
Rs16.55 Lakh *VS - Kia Sonet
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 11.10 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTK Plus (O) Diesel (Diesel) 12.04 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 12.56 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 13.43 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.64 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 8.44 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 9.24 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 9.60 Lakh*
- HTK Turbo iMT (Petrol) 9.66 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTK Plus (O) (Petrol) 10.54 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11.04 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11.87 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 12.74 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.84 Lakh*
- X-line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 15 Lakh*
Rs15 Lakh *VS - Skoda Kushaq
- 1.0L Classic (Petrol) 10.99 Lakh*
- 1.0L Monte Carlo (Petrol) 16.12 Lakh*
- 1.0L Onyx (Petrol) 13.69 Lakh*
- 1.0L Prestige (Petrol) 16.31 Lakh*
- 1.0L Signature (Petrol) 14.86 Lakh*
- 1.0L Sportline (Petrol) 14.89 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0L Monte Carlo AT (Petrol) 17.22 Lakh*
- 1.0L Onyx AT (Petrol) 13.59 Lakh*
- 1.0L Prestige AT (Petrol) 17.41 Lakh*
- 1.0L Signature AT (Petrol) 15.98 Lakh*
- 1.0L Sportline AT (Petrol) 16.01 Lakh*
- 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG (Petrol) 18.82 Lakh*
- 1.5L Prestige DSG (Petrol) 19.01 Lakh*
- 1.5L Signature DSG (Petrol) 16.89 Lakh*
- 1.5L Sportline DSG (Petrol) 17.61 Lakh*
Rs16.31 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.19,14,713* | Rs.17,22,009* | Rs.18,79,477* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.36,454/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.33,652/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.35,773/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.73,663 | Rs.50,420 | Rs.65,067 |
| User Rating | Based on 191 Reviews | Based on 183 Reviews | Based on 448 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.5,625.4 | - | - |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | i-VTEC | Smartstream G1.0 TGDi | 1.0 TSI Petrol |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1498 | 998 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 119.35bhp@6600rpm | 118bhp@6000rpm | 114bhp@5000-5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 18.4 | 18.4 | 19.76 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 45 | 50 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled | - | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4583 | 3995 | 4225 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1748 | 1790 | 1760 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1489 | 1642 | 1612 |
| Ground Clearance Laden (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when it is fully loaded. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | - | 155 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | No | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | No | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Platinum White Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Golden Brown Metallic Obsidian Blue Pearl Meteoroid Grey Metallic +1 MoreCity Colours | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Clear White Pewter Olive Intense Red +6 MoreSonet Colours | Brilliant Silver Lava Blue Carbon Steel Tornado Red Brilliant Silver With Carbon Steel Roof +1 MoreKushaq Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | Yes | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes | - |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | Yes | - |
| Driver Attention Warning | - | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes | - |
| Inbuilt Assistant | - | Yes | - |
| Hinglish Voice Commands | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes | - |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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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 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.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi