Hyundai i20 N Line vs Kia Sonet

Should you buy Hyundai i20 N Line 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 i20 N Line price starts at Rs 9.32 Lakh ex-showroom for N6 (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 7.45 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). i20 N Line has 998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the i20 N Line has a mileage of 20 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model).

i20 N Line Vs Sonet

Key Highlights	Hyundai i20 N Line	Kia Sonet
On Road Price	Rs.13,62,369^*	Rs.16,03,059^*
Mileage (city)	11.8 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Hyundai i20 N Line
N8 DCT Dual Tone
11.79 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
X-line Turbo DCT
13.89 Lakh^*
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N8 DCT Dual Tone
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Rs13.89 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	N8 DCT Dual Tone	X-line Turbo DCT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.13,62,369^*	Rs.16,03,059^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,277/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.31,196/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.49,212	Rs.56,580
User Rating	4.5 Based on 32 Reviews	4.4 Based on 303 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

N8 DCT Dual Tone

X-line Turbo DCT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.13,62,369^*

Rs.16,03,059^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,277/month

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Rs.31,196/month

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Insurance

Rs.49,212

Rs.56,580

User Rating

4.5

Based on 32 Reviews

4.4

Based on 303 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol	Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
Displacement (cc)	998	998
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	118bhp@6000rpm	118bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	172Nm@1500-4000rpm	172Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	GDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

Displacement (cc)

998

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

172Nm@1500-4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

GDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed DCT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	11.8	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	14.6	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	20	18.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	160	-
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	16

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3995
Width (mm)	1775	1790
Height (mm)	1505	1642
Wheel Base (mm)	2580	2500
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	311	385

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass Holder more
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Drive Modes	3	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco, Normal, Sports	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Driver Seat Only
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	Rear parcel tray,Sunglass holder more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Starry NightAtlas WhiteThunder Blue With Black RoofTitan GreyAtlas White With Black RoofTitanium Black+1 Morei20 N Line Colours	Glacier White PearlMagma Red WithAurora Black PearlClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueMagma RedGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+5 MoreSonet Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass holder more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	-	Alloy
Tyre Size	195/55 R16	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	16

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	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	No
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	No
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	No

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	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	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	Bluelink	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	10.25
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	7
Additional Features	- more	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Hyundai i20 N Line
- Sporty looks: Revised bumper, grille and alloys with red inserts look and feel racy
- Feels fun to drive: Handles better than a standard i20
Kia Sonet
- Design: Striking styling with sharp LED headlights, snazzy alloy wheel designs, and Matte Graphite shade
- Strong feature package: Dual 10.25-inch screens, 4-way powered driver seat, ventilated front seats and rear sun shades
- Powertrain options: 3 engines, including diesel and 5 transmission options to choose from

Hyundai i20 N Line
- Ride quality: Not as comfortable as its rivals over bad roads
Kia Sonet
- Rear seat experience: Limited space for tall adults
- Misses few features compared to segment: Panoramic sunroof, rear seat ventilation and Level-2 ADAS

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Hyundai i20 N Line and Kia Sonet?

A ) The mileage of i20 N Line is 20 kmpl & the mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl. Hyundai i20 N Line gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.

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