Kia Carens vs Kia Sonet

Should you buy Kia Carens 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. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 11.12 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 7.45 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of - (Diesel top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Sonet

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Kia Sonet
On Road Price	Rs.15,51,416^*	Rs.17,14,504^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1493
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Kia Carens
Premium Opt Diesel
12.98 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
GTX Plus Diesel AT
14.36 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt Diesel	GTX Plus Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,51,416^*	Rs.17,14,504^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,340/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.33,375/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.60,521	Rs.65,599
User Rating	4.4 Based on 521 Reviews	4.4 Based on 299 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt Diesel

GTX Plus Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,51,416^*

Rs.17,14,504^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,340/month

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Rs.33,375/month

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Insurance

Rs.60,521

Rs.65,599

User Rating

4.4

Based on 521 Reviews

4.4

Based on 299 Reviews

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

1.5L CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm@1500-2750rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

6-Speed AT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3995
Width (mm)	1800	1790
Height (mm)	1708	1642
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2500
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	205
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	385

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

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	No
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	10.25
Upholstery	Semi-Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens 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	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	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	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass holder more
Fog Lights	No	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	Steel with Cover	-
Exterior Camera	Rear View Camera	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	16	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	-	Yes
Passenger Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	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
Anti Theft Device	-	No
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Safety Airbags	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain	-

Safety

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

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	No	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	No	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	No	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	No	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	Yes
Live Weather	No	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	Yes
Save Route/Place	No	Yes
SOS Button	No	Yes
RSA	No	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	No	-
Remote AC On/Off	No	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	10.25
Android Auto	Wireless	Yes
Apple Car Play	Wireless	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	7
Additional Features	- more	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Rear Touchscreen	No	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Carens
- Multiple engine options: Petrol, diesel and CNG
- Covers all basics: 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, steering mounted controls, power windows, and day/night IRVM
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

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
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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