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    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 11.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 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 18 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    Carens Vs Sonet

    Key HighlightsKia CarensKia Sonet
    On Road PriceRs.15,52,518*Rs.17,83,217*
    Mileage (city)12.6 kmpl-
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Engine(cc)14931493
    TransmissionManualAutomatic
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    Kia Carens vs Kia Sonet comparison

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          Kia Carens
          Kia Carens
            Rs13.16 Lakh*
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                Kia Sonet
                Kia Sonet
                  Rs15.60 Lakh*
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                • Premium Opt Diesel
                  rs13.16 Lakh*
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                • GTX Plus Diesel AT
                  rs15.60 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.15,52,518*
                Rs.17,83,217*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.30,446/month
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                Rs.34,826/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.52,141
                Rs.5,900
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 466 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on 173 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                CRDi VGT
                1.5L CRDi VGT
                Displacement (cc)
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                1493
                1493
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                114.41bhp@4000rpm
                114bhp@4000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                250Nm@1500-2750rpm
                250Nm@1500-2750rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                CRDi
                CRDi
                Turbo Charger
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                YesYes
                Transmission Type
                Manual
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                6-Speed
                6-Speed AT
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Diesel
                Diesel
                Mileage City (kmpl)
                12.6
                -
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
                15.58
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                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                -
                19
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                45
                45
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                174
                -
                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
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
                Tilt
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                174
                -
                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                16
                No
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)No
                16
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)No
                16
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4540
                3995
                Width (mm)
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                1800
                1790
                Height (mm)
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                1708
                1642
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2780
                2500
                Seating Capacity
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                7
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                216
                385
                No. of Doors
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                5
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                NoYes
                Air Quality Control
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                NoYes
                Remote Fuel Lid Opener
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                No
                -
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                NoYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
                -
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                -
                Adjustable
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                No
                -
                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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                NoYes
                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
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                NoYes
                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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                NoYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                -
                No
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                -
                No
                Luggage Hook And NetYesYes
                Battery Saver
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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
                Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Driving Rear View Monitor W/o Button
                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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                NoNo
                Memory Function Seats
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                NoNo
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                No
                All
                Autonomous Parking
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                NoNo
                Drive Modes
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                No
                3
                Idle Start Stop SystemYesYes
                Rear Window SunblindYesYes
                Rear Windscreen SunblindNoNo
                Voice assisted sunroofNo
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                Drive Mode TypesNo
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                Front & Rear
                -
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                YesYes
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                NoYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                No
                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                NoYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Photo Comparison
                Steering WheelKia Carens Steering WheelKia Sonet Steering Wheel
                DashBoardKia Carens DashBoardKia Sonet DashBoard
                Instrument ClusterKia Carens Instrument ClusterKia Sonet Instrument Cluster
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelNoNo
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorNoNo
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Cigarette Lighter
                -
                No
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                NoNo
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                YesNo
                Additional Features
                Dark Metal Paint Dashbaord, Elite Two Tone Black and Beige Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board
                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 Sporty White Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with GT line logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
                Digital ClusterYesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                4.2
                10.25
                Upholstery
                Fabric
                Leatherette
                Ambient Light ColourNo
                -
                Exterior
                Photo Comparison
                Rear Right SideKia Carens Rear Right SideKia Sonet Rear Right Side
                WheelKia Carens WheelKia Sonet Wheel
                TaillightKia Carens TaillightKia Sonet Taillight
                Front Left SideKia Carens Front Left SideKia Sonet Front Left Side
                Available ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens 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
                -
                Headlamp Washers
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                -
                No
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                NoNo
                Rear Window Wiper
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                NoYes
                Rear Window Washer
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                NoYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                NoYes
                Wheel CoversYesNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                NoYes
                Tinted Glass
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                NoYes
                Side Stepper
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                NoNo
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated AntennaYesYes
                Chrome Grille
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                No
                -
                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
                -
                Smoke Headlamps
                -
                No
                Halogen HeadlampsYesNo
                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                NoYes
                LED Taillights
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                NoYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                NoYes
                Additional Features
                Digital Radiator Grille with Silver Decor, Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Silver Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Silver Garnish with Diamond Kunrling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - black, Black Side Door Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs
                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 Premium Dark Metallic Surround, Sporty Aero Dynamic Front & Rear Skid Plates with Dark Metallic Accents, Dark Metallic Door garnish, Belt Line Chrome, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps
                Fog LightsNo
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                SunroofNo
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
                Electronic
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorNoNo
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                205/65 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                16
                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
                -
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                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 Control
                -
                Yes
                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
                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
                Hill Descent Control
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                YesNo
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
                360 View Camera
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                Yes
                Curtain AirbagYesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )
                3
                -
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )
                5
                -
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningNoYes
                Automatic Emergency BrakingNo
                -
                Oncoming Lane MitigationNo
                -
                Speed Assist SystemNo
                -
                Traffic Sign RecognitionNo
                -
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistNo
                -
                Lane Departure WarningNoYes
                Lane Keep AssistNoYes
                Lane Departure Prevention AssistNo
                -
                Road Departure Mitigation SystemNo
                -
                Driver Attention WarningNoYes
                Adaptive Cruise ControlNo
                -
                Leading Vehicle Departure AlertNoYes
                Adaptive High Beam AssistNoYes
                Rear Cross Traffic AlertNo
                -
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance AssistNo
                -
                Advance Internet
                Live LocationNoYes
                Remote ImmobiliserNo
                -
                Unauthorised Vehicle EntryNo
                -
                Remote Vehicle Status CheckNoYes
                Inbuilt Assistant
                -
                Yes
                Hinglish Voice Commands
                -
                Yes
                Navigation With Live TrafficNoYes
                Send POI to Vehicle From AppNoYes
                Live WeatherNoYes
                E-Call & I-CallNoYes
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesNoYes
                Google / Alexa ConnectivityNoYes
                Save Route/PlaceNoYes
                SOS ButtonNoYes
                RSANoYes
                Over Speeding AlertNo
                -
                Remote AC On/OffNoYes
                Remote Door Lock/Unlock
                -
                Yes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                NoYes
                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
                Rear Entertainment System
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                No
                -
                Additional Features
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                Wireless Phone Projection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports
                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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                2
                2
                Subwoofer
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                -
                1
                Rear Touchscreen
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                No
                -
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Kia Carens

                  • Looks unique, in a good way.
                  • Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
                  • Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
                  • Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
                  • Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
                  • Automatic transmission option with both engines

                  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.
                • Kia Carens

                  • Missing some premium features
                  • Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
                  • 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile

                  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 Kia Carens and Kia Sonet?
                A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹11.41 Lakh & Kia Sonet price starts at ₹8 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.
                *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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