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    Kia Seltos vs Kia Sonet

    Should you buy Kia Seltos 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 Seltos price starts at Rs 11 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 7.33 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of - (Diesel top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    Seltos Vs Sonet

    Key HighlightsKia SeltosKia Sonet
    On Road PriceRs.23,56,243*Rs.16,63,356*
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Engine(cc)14931493
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Seltos vs Kia Sonet comparison

    • GTX A Diesel AT
      rs20 Lakh*
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          Kia Seltos
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          GTX A Diesel AT
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                Kia Sonet
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                GTX Plus Diesel AT
                  Rs14.09 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.23,56,243*
                Rs.16,63,356*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.45,873/month
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                Rs.32,384/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.86,356
                Rs.64,595
                User Rating
                4.6
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
                1.5l CRDi VGT
                1.5L CRDi VGT
                Displacement (cc)
                1493
                1493
                No. of Cylinders
                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
                CRDi
                Turbo Charger
                YesYes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
                6-Speed
                6-Speed AT
                Drive Type
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Diesel
                Diesel
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                -
                19
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                47
                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
                Steering Type
                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Tilt
                Front Brake Type
                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
                Disc
                Disc
                Tyre Size
                215/55 R18
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
                NoNo
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
                4460
                3995
                Width (mm)
                1830
                1790
                Height (mm)
                1635
                1642
                Wheel Base (mm)
                2690
                2500
                Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)
                -
                205
                Seating Capacity
                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
                447
                385
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
                2 Zone
                Yes
                Air Quality Control
                -
                Yes
                Accessory Power Outlet
                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
                Adjustable
                Adjustable
                Adjustable Headrest
                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
                YesYes
                Lumbar Support
                Yes
                -
                Active Noise Cancellation
                -
                No
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
                YesYes
                Cruise Control
                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Foldable Rear Seat
                60:40 Split
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
                YesYes
                USB Charger
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
                Yes
                With Storage
                Gear Shift Indicator
                -
                No
                Additional Features

                Sunglass holder

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                Sunglass Holder

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                Memory Function Seats
                Driver's Seat Only
                -
                One Touch Operating Power Window
                Driver's Window
                All
                Drive Modes
                3
                3
                Idle Start Stop System
                -
                Yes
                Drive Mode Types
                ECO | NORMAL | SPORTS
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Air Conditioner
                YesYes
                Heater
                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
                Height & Reach
                Height only
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
                Front
                No
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
                -
                Yes
                Interior
                Photo Comparison
                Navigation or Infotainment Mid CloseupKia Seltos Navigation or Infotainment Mid CloseupKia Sonet Navigation or Infotainment Mid Closeup
                Front Air VentsKia Seltos Front Air VentsKia Sonet Front Air Vents
                Steering WheelKia Seltos Steering WheelKia Sonet Steering Wheel
                DashBoardKia Seltos DashBoardKia Sonet DashBoard
                Instrument ClusterKia Seltos Instrument ClusterKia Sonet Instrument Cluster
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
                -
                Yes
                Glove Box
                YesYes
                Folding Table In The Rear
                -
                No
                Interior Lighting
                Ambient light
                Ambient light
                Additional Features

                Rear Parcel Shelf

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                -

                more
                Digital ClusterYesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                12.3
                10.25
                Upholstery
                Leatherette
                Leatherette
                Ambient Light Colour
                64
                -
                Exterior
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                WheelKia Seltos WheelKia Sonet Wheel
                HeadlightKia Seltos HeadlightKia Sonet Headlight
                TaillightKia Seltos TaillightKia Sonet Taillight
                Front Left SideKia Seltos Front Left SideKia Sonet Front Left Side
                Available ColoursGlacier White PearlMagma Red With Aurora BlackIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveFrost BlueMorning HazeAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteMagma RedImperial Blue+7 MoreSeltos ColoursGlacier White PearlClear WhitePewter OliveMagma Red Aurora Black PearlAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteMagma RedImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+5 MoreSonet Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
                Headlamp Washers
                -
                No
                Rain Sensing Wiper
                -
                No
                Rear Window Wiper
                YesYes
                Rear Window Washer
                -
                Yes
                Rear Window Defogger
                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNoNo
                Alloy Wheels
                YesYes
                Tinted Glass
                -
                Yes
                Rear Spoiler
                YesYes
                Side Stepper
                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
                YesYes
                Projector Headlamps
                Yes
                -
                Roof Rails
                YesYes
                LED DRLs
                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
                YesYes
                LED Taillights
                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
                YesYes
                Additional Features

                -

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                Sunglass holder

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                Automatic Headlamps
                Yes
                -
                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
                Panoramic
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
                -
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
                215/55 R18
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
                NoNo
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
                -
                Yes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag Rear
                -
                No
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
                YesYes
                Traction ControlYesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
                YesYes
                Rear Camera
                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
                -
                No
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
                Driver's Window
                All Windows
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
                -
                No
                Blind Spot Monitor
                YesNo
                Hill Descent Control
                YesNo
                Hill Assist
                YesYes
                360 View Camera
                YesNo
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
                5
                -
                Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)
                5
                -
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYesYes
                Traffic Sign Recognition
                -
                No
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistYesNo
                Lane Departure WarningYesYes
                Lane Keep AssistYesYes
                Driver Attention WarningYesYes
                Adaptive Cruise ControlYesNo
                Leading Vehicle Departure AlertYesYes
                Adaptive High Beam AssistYesYes
                Rear Cross Traffic AlertYesNo
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance AssistYes
                -
                Advance Internet
                Live Location
                -
                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
                Google / Alexa Connectivity
                -
                Yes
                Save Route/Place
                -
                Yes
                SOS Button
                -
                Yes
                RSA
                -
                Yes
                Remote AC On/Off
                -
                Yes
                Remote Door Lock/Unlock
                -
                Yes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                YesYes
                Touchscreen
                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
                12.3
                10.25
                Android Auto
                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
                8
                7
                Additional Features

                Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

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                BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System

                more
                Usb Ports
                YesYes
                Rear Touchscreen
                -
                No
                Speakers
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Kia Seltos

                  • Plenty of charging options for the entire family: 5 USB type-C ports with front wireless phone charging
                  • Feature-rich: Dual 12.3-inch displays, panoramic sunroof, 8-speaker Bose sound system, 360-degree camera and Level-2 ADAS
                  • Engine and transmission options: Gets three engines, including a diesel, each with the option of a manual or automatic transmission
                  • Ride quality: Feels comfortable with improved cushioning than before

                  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 Seltos

                  • Not as poised around a corner as before: Comfy suspension has reduced the sharpness in handling
                  • Polarising looks: New bold design is a big departure from the earlier sharp and sporty look
                  • Fuel efficiency with the turbo-petrol and diesel-automatic won’t be great

                  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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