Kia Sonet vs MG Astor

Should you buy Kia Sonet or MG Astor? 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 MG Astor price starts Rs 9.79 Lakh ex-showroom for Sprint (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Astor has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Astor has a mileage of 15.43 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Sonet Vs Astor

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	MG Astor
On Road Price	Rs.16,03,059^*	Rs.17,72,277^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Kia Sonet
X-line Turbo DCT
13.89 Lakh^*
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MG Astor
Savvy Pro Sangria CVT
15.30 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	X-line Turbo DCT	Savvy Pro Sangria CVT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.16,03,059^*	Rs.17,72,277^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.31,196/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.34,307/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.56,580	Rs.69,066
User Rating	4.4 Based on 299 Reviews	4.3 Based on 330 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

X-line Turbo DCT

Savvy Pro Sangria CVT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.16,03,059^*

Rs.17,72,277^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.31,196/month

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Rs.34,307/month

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Insurance

Rs.56,580

Rs.69,066

User Rating

4.4

Based on 299 Reviews

4.3

Based on 330 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.0 TGDi	VTi-TECH
Displacement (cc)	998	1498
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	118bhp@6000rpm	108.49bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	172Nm@1500-4000rpm	144Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	CVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

VTi-TECH

Displacement (cc)

998

1498

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118bhp@6000rpm

108.49bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

172Nm@1500-4000rpm

144Nm@4400rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

GDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed DCT

CVT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.4	14.82
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	48
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
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	4323
Width (mm)	1790	1809
Height (mm)	1642	1650
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2585
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	488
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	385	-

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

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
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	-
Additional Features	- more	Rear Parcel Shelf more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
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	Havana GreyStarry BlackAurora SilverCANDY White With Black RoofGlaze RedCandy White+1 MoreMG Astor Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Sunglass holder more	- more
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	NA

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	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	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	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Blind Spot Monitor	No	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

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

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	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
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	10.1
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	7	6
Additional Features	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more	i-SMART 2.0 with Advanced UI, Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Jio Saavn
Tweeter	2	2
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
MG Astor
- Premium interior: The dashboard has a sporty design and the choice of materials gives it an upmarket feel
- Good features: 10.1-inch touchscreen, 7-inch digital driver's display, ADAS and an AI assistant

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
MG Astor
- Missing features: Does not get premium features like ventilated seats and a wireless phone charger
- Not a 5-seater: Rear cabin width is not ideal for three passengers
- Limited powertrains: Does not get the option of a diesel or turbo-petrol engine

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and MG Astor?

A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Astor is 14.82 kmpl. Kia Sonet gives better mileage than MG Astor.

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