Kia Sonet vs Kia Seltos

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Kia Seltos? 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 Sonet price starts at Rs 7.45 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Kia Seltos price starts Rs 11.25 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Seltos has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).

Sonet Vs Seltos

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Kia Seltos
On Road Price	Rs.17,14,504^*	Rs.25,96,129^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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GTX Plus Diesel AT
14.36 Lakh^*
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X-Line (O) Diesel AT
21.82 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	GTX Plus Diesel AT	X-Line (O) Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,14,504^*	Rs.25,96,129^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.33,375/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.49,406/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.65,599	Rs.93,054
User Rating	4.4 Based on 299 Reviews	4.6 Based on 63 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

GTX Plus Diesel AT

X-Line (O) Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,14,504^*

Rs.25,96,129^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.33,375/month

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Rs.49,406/month

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Insurance

Rs.65,599

Rs.93,054

User Rating

4.4

Based on 299 Reviews

4.6

Based on 63 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.5L 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	CRDI
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	2WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.5L 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

CRDI

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed AT

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

2WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	47
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

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 & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	4460
Width (mm)	1790	1830
Height (mm)	1642	1635
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2690
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	205	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	385	447

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder more	Sunglass holder more
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Drive Modes	3	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS	ECO \| NORMAL \| SPORTS
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	Rear Parcel Shelf more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	12.3
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available 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	Glacier White PearlMagma Red With Aurora BlackIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveFrost BlueMorning HazeAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteMagma RedImperial Blue+7 MoreSeltos Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	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
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Sunglass holder more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18

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	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	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	No	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Blind Spot Monitor	No	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	No	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

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

ADAS

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	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	Kia Connect 2.0

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	7	8
Additional Features	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more	Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
- 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
- Rear seat experience: Limited space for tall adults
- Misses few features compared to segment: Panoramic sunroof, rear seat ventilation and Level-2 ADAS
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

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