Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Mahindra Bolero? 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 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Mahindra Bolero price starts Rs 9.79 Lakh ex-showroom for B4 (Diesel). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Bolero has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Bolero has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Sonet Vs Bolero

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Mahindra Bolero
On Road Price	Rs.17,83,217^*	Rs.13,03,741^*
Mileage (city)	-	14 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Kia Sonet
Rs15.60 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero
Rs10.91 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
GTX Plus Diesel AT
15.60 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Bolero
B6 Opt
10.91 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	GTX Plus Diesel AT	B6 Opt
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,83,217^*	Rs.13,03,741^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.34,826/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.25,693/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.5,900	Rs.60,810
User Rating	4.4 Based on 173 Reviews	4.3 Based on 307 Reviews
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Basic Information

GTX Plus Diesel AT

B6 Opt

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,83,217^*

Rs.13,03,741^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.34,826/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.25,693/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.5,900

Rs.60,810

User Rating

4.4

Based on 173 Reviews

4.3

Based on 307 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.5L CRDi VGT	mHAWK75
Displacement (cc)	1493	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114bhp@4000rpm	74.96bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	210Nm@1600-2200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	SOHC
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.5L CRDi VGT

mHAWK75

Displacement (cc)

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114bhp@4000rpm

74.96bhp@3600rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	14
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19	16
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	125.67
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Leaf spring suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Power
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.8
Front Brake Type	Disc	disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	125.67
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	15
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Leaf spring suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Power

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3995
Width (mm)	1790	1745
Height (mm)	1642	1880
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	180
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2680
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	385	370
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	Micro Hybrid Technology (Engine Start Stop), Driver Information System ( Distance Travelled, Distance to Empty, AFE, Gear Indicator, Door Ajar Indicator, Digital Clock with Day & Date)
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	No
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	No	Yes
Additional Features	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	New Flip Key, Front Map Pockets & Utility Spaces
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet Colours	Lake Side BrownDiamond WhiteDsat SilverBolero Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	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	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	Static Bending Headlamps, Decals, Wood Finish with Center Bezel, Side Cladding, Body Coloured ORVM
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/75 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	15
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Exterior

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet Colours

Lake Side BrownDiamond WhiteDsat SilverBolero Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	No
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	No
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Driver Attention Warning

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	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Inbuilt Assistant

Hinglish Voice Commands

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Touchscreen Size	10.25	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	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	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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.
Mahindra Bolero
- Tough built quality. Hard to damage.
- Built to take punishment
- Ride quality soft to suit no road conditions

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
Mahindra Bolero
- Noisy cabin
- Utilitarian layout
- Bare bone features

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Mahindra Bolero?

A ) Kia Sonet price starts at ₹8 Lakh & Mahindra Bolero price starts at ₹9.79 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Mahindra Bolero?

A ) The mileage of Sonet is 19 kmpl & the mileage of Bolero is 16 kmpl. Kia Sonet gives better mileage than Mahindra Bolero.

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