Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Kia Sonet
Should you buy Hyundai Grand i10 Nios 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. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios price starts at Rs 5.92 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 7.99 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Grand i10 Nios has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Grand i10 Nios has a mileage of 27 km/kg (Petrol top model)> and the Sonet has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).
Grand i10 Nios Vs Sonet
| Key Highlights | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.9,62,858* | Rs.16,94,718* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1197 | 998 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Kia Sonet comparison
- Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
- Era (Petrol) 5.92 Lakh*
- Magna (Petrol) 6.78 Lakh*
- Corporate (Petrol) 6.93 Lakh*
- Sportz Executive (Petrol) 7.28 Lakh*
- Sportz (Petrol) 7.36 Lakh*
- Magna AMT (Petrol) 7.43 Lakh*
- Corporate AMT (Petrol) 7.58 Lakh*
- Sportz DT (Petrol) 7.61 Lakh*
- Sportz Executive AMT (Petrol) 7.85 Lakh*
- Sportz AMT (Petrol) 7.93 Lakh*
- Asta (Petrol) 7.99 Lakh*
- Asta AMT (Petrol) 8.56 Lakh*
- Magna CNG (CNG) 7.68 Lakh*
- Sportz CNG (CNG) 8.23 Lakh*
Rs8.56 LakhVS - Kia Sonet
- HTE Diesel (Diesel) 9.80 Lakh*
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- HTK Diesel (Diesel) 10.50 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10.85 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel (Diesel) 11.45 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 12.10 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel iMT (Diesel) 12.70 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 13.10 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel (Diesel) 13.80 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.65 Lakh*
- X-line Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.75 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 7.99 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 8.19 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 8.89 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 9.25 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 10.56 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11.56 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 12.36 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.55 Lakh*
- X-line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.75 Lakh*
Rs14.75 LakhVS - Tata Tiago
- XE (Petrol) 5.65 Lakh*
- XT Option (Petrol) 6.20 Lakh*
- XT (Petrol) 6.40 Lakh*
- XT Rhythm (Petrol) 6.60 Lakh*
- XTA AMT (Petrol) 6.95 Lakh*
- XM (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- XZ Plus (Petrol) 7.30 Lakh*
- XZ Plus Option (Petrol) 7 Lakh*
- XZA Plus Option AMT (Petrol) 7.55 Lakh*
- XZ Plus DT (Petrol) 7.40 Lakh*
- XZA Plus AMT (Petrol) 7.85 Lakh*
- XZA Plus DT AMT (Petrol) 7.95 Lakh*
- XT Rhythm CNG (CNG) 7.55 Lakh*
- XE CNG (CNG) 6.60 Lakh*
- XTA AMT CNG (CNG) 7.90 Lakh*
- XM CNG (CNG) 6.95 Lakh*
- XT CNG (CNG) 7.35 Lakh*
- XZA Plus AMT CNG (CNG) 8.80 Lakh*
- XZA Plus DT AMT CNG (CNG) 8.90 Lakh*
- XZ Plus CNG (CNG) 8.25 Lakh*
- XZ Plus DT CNG (CNG) 8.35 Lakh*
Rs7.95 LakhVS - MG Astor
- Smart Blackstorm (Petrol) 14.48 Lakh*
- 100 Year Limited Edition (Petrol) 14.81 Lakh*
- 100 Year Limited Edition CVT (Petrol) 16.08 Lakh*
- Savvy Pro CVT (Petrol) 16.78 Lakh*
- Savvy Pro Sangria CVT (Petrol) 16.88 Lakh*
- Savvy Pro Sangria Turbo AT (Petrol) 17.90 Lakh*
- Select (Petrol) 12.98 Lakh*
- Select CVT (Petrol) 13.98 Lakh*
- Sharp Pro (Petrol) 14.61 Lakh*
- Sharp Pro CVT (Petrol) 15.88 Lakh*
- Shine (Petrol) 11.68 Lakh*
- Sprint (Petrol) 9.98 Lakh*
- Smart Blackstorm CVT (Petrol) 15.77 Lakh*
Rs9.98 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.9,62,858* | Rs.16,94,718* | Rs.8,94,824* | Rs.11,22,590* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.18,883/month | Rs.33,075/month | Rs.18,097/month | Rs.21,886/month |
| Insurance | Rs.39,467 Grand i10 Nios Insurance | Rs.50,779 Sonet Insurance | Rs.35,331 Tiago Insurance | Rs.47,200 Astor Insurance |
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| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.2,944 | - | Rs.4,712 | - |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
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✕ | 1.2 Kappa petrol | Smartstream G1.0 TGDi | 1.2L Revotron | VTi-TECH |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1197 | 998 | 1199 | 1498 |
| 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.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 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.✕ | 81.80bhp@6000rpm | 118bhp@6000rpm | 84.48bhp@6000rpm | 108.49bhp@6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 16 | - | 19 | 15.43 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 37 | 45 | 35 | 48 |
| 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 | BS VI 2.0 |
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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.✕ | McPherson strut | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Independent,Lower wishbone,McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type | MacPherson Strut |
| 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.✕ | Coupled torsion beam axle | Coupled Torsion beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring | "Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers" | Torsion 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.✕ | Gas Type | - | - | - |
| 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.✕ | 3815 | 3995 | 3765 | 4323 |
| 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✕ | 1680 | 1790 | 1677 | 1809 |
| 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✕ | 1520 | 1642 | 1535 | 1650 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The laden ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | - | 170 | - |
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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 | Yes |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | Yes | 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 |
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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 | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Yes | No | - | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | No | - | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Spark Green With Abyss Black Fiery Red Typhoon Silver Atlas White Atlas White With Abyss Black Titan Grey Amazon Grey Aqua Teal Spark Green Grand i10 Nios 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 | Flame Red Opal White Tornado Blue Opal White Dual Tone Tornado Blue Dual Tone Daytona Grey Tiago Colors | Havana Grey Starry Black Aurora Silver Black Glaze Red Dual Tone White & Black Candy White Green Astor Colors |
| Body Type | Hatchback All Hatchback Cars | SUV All SUV Cars | Hatchback All Hatchback Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | 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 | 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 |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | - | Yes | - | No |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | - | - | No |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | - | - | - | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | Yes | - | No |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | - | No |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | - | - | No |
| Engine Start Alarm | - | - | - | No |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes | - | No |
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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 | Yes |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Premium looking hatchback
- Refined engine, easy to drive in the city
- Feature-rich with an 8-inch touchscreen system, cruise control, and wireless charging
- Safety packed with up to six airbags, ESP, hill hold assist, and tyre pressure monitoring
- Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
- Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it the most loaded SUV in its segment.
- Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 4 transmission options to choose from.
- One of the best all rounders in the segment.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Kia Sonet
- No 1-litre turbo-petrol engine; no diesel motor too
- Not fun or exciting to drive
- ISOFIX anchorages only limited to the top-spec variant
- 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 for added comfort.
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Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Kia Sonet?
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios price starts at ₹ 5.92 Lakh & Kia Sonet price starts at ₹ 7.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi