Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite
Should you buy Kia Sonet or Nissan Magnite? 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 7.41 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Nissan Magnite price starts Rs 5.68 Lakh ex-showroom for Visia (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Magnite has 999 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 Magnite has a mileage of 24 km/kg (Petrol top model).
Sonet Vs Magnite
| Key Highlights | Kia Sonet | Nissan Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.15,91,954* | Rs.12,70,308* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 998 | 999 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite comparison
- Kia Sonet
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 9.20 Lakh*
- HTE (O) Diesel AT (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTK Plus Diesel (Diesel) 10.56 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10.88 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel AT (Diesel) 11 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 11.33 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 11.36 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Diesel AT (Diesel) 11.68 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 12.30 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 14.09 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 7.41 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 7.84 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 8.85 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 9.17 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTK Plus (Petrol) 9.24 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) (Petrol) 9.72 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Turbo DCT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 10.12 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Turbo DCT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 11.67 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 13.66 Lakh*
- X-line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 13.80 Lakh*
Rs13.80 Lakh *VS - Nissan Magnite
- Visia (Petrol) 5.68 Lakh*
- Visia Plus (Petrol) 6.22 Lakh*
- Visia AMT (Petrol) 6.27 Lakh*
- Acenta (Petrol) 6.83 Lakh*
- Acenta AMT (Petrol) 7.38 Lakh*
- N Connecta (Petrol) 7.46 Lakh*
- KURO Edition (Petrol) 7.81 Lakh*
- N Connecta AMT (Petrol) 8.01 Lakh*
- KURO Edition AMT (Petrol) 8.36 Lakh*
- Top SellingTekna (Petrol) 8.39 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus (Petrol) 8.72 Lakh*
- N Connecta Turbo (Petrol) 8.77 Lakh*
- Tekna AMT (Petrol) 8.94 Lakh*
- KURO Edition Turbo (Petrol) 9.12 Lakh*
- Acenta Turbo CVT (Petrol) 9.26 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus AMT (Petrol) 9.27 Lakh*
- Tekna Turbo (Petrol) 9.57 Lakh*
- N Connecta Turbo CVT (Petrol) 9.70 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus Turbo (Petrol) 9.91 Lakh*
- KURO Edition Turbo CVT (Petrol) 9.99 Lakh*
- Tekna Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.65 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.99 Lakh*
- Visia CNG (CNG) 6.43 Lakh*
- Visia Plus CNG (CNG) 6.97 Lakh*
- Acenta CNG (CNG) 7.58 Lakh*
- N Connecta CNG (CNG) 8.21 Lakh*
- Top SellingTekna CNG (CNG) 9.14 Lakh*
- Tekna Plus CNG (CNG) 9.47 Lakh*
Rs10.99 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.15,91,954* | Rs.12,70,308* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.30,976/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.24,643/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.56,265 | Rs.46,418 |
| User Rating | Based on 290 Reviews | Based on 202 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | Smartstream G1.0 TGDi | 1.0 HRA0 TURBO |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 998 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 118bhp@6000rpm | 99bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 18.4 | 17.9 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 45 | 40 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | - | Double Acting |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3995 | 3994 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1790 | 1758 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1642 | 1572 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 205 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Front Air Vents | ||
| Steering Wheel | ||
| DashBoard | ||
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Rear Right Side | ||
| Wheel | ||
| Headlight | ||
| Taillight | ||
| Front Left Side | ||
| Available Colours | Glacier White Pearl Clear White Pewter Olive Magma Red Aurora Black Pearl Aurora Black Pearl +5 MoreSonet Colours | Flare Garnet Red With Onyx Black Pearl White Sunrise Copper Orange Blade Silver With Onyx Black Onyx Black +7 MoreMagnite Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | - |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | No | - |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | No | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | - |
| Inbuilt Assistant | Yes | - |
| Hinglish Voice Commands | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi Connectivity The car can connect to Wi-Fi networks for internet access. Helps in navigation, music, sending SOS alerts, vehicle tracking etc.✕ | - | Yes |
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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
Nissan Magnite
- Premium feeling cabin: Use of soft touch leatherette padding on all touch points makes the cabin look and feel upmarket
- Good safety kit: 6 airbags are being offered from the base-spec variant
- Smooth drives: It has one of the best performing CVTs under Rs 10 lakh
- Spacious cabin: For its price and segment, it offers one of the most spacious rear seat experience
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
Nissan Magnite
- Less refined turbo-petrol engine: Vibrations can be felt in the footwell, on the steering wheel, and on the seats
- In consistent cabin quality: While the leatherette padding makes the cabin feel more premium, the flimsy AC knobs, and panel gaps have a negative impact on the overall cabin experience
- Small feature list: Still misses out on features like a sunroof, seat ventilation, and a big touchscreen
- Sub-par 360-degree camera: It has a grainy feed which is very hard to see in low light conditions
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Nissan Magnite?
A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Magnite is 17.9 kmpl. Kia Sonet gives better mileage than Nissan Magnite.
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