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 7.99 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Nissan Magnite price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for XE (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 - (Petrol top model)> and the Magnite has a mileage of 20 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Sonet Vs Magnite
| Key Highlights | Kia Sonet | Nissan Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.16,94,718* | Rs.12,98,370* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 998 | 999 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite Comparison
- Kia Sonet
- HTE Diesel (Diesel) 9.80 Lakh*
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- HTK Diesel (Diesel) 10.50 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10.85 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel (Diesel) 11.45 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 12.10 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel iMT (Diesel) 12.70 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 13.10 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel (Diesel) 13.80 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 14.50 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.55 Lakh*
- X-line Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.75 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 7.99 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 8.19 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 8.89 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 9.25 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 10.56 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11.56 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 12.36 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.55 Lakh*
- X-line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.75 Lakh*
Rs14.75 LakhVS - Nissan Magnite
- XE (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- XE AMT (Petrol) 6.60 Lakh*
- XL (Petrol) 7.04 Lakh*
- XL AMT (Petrol) 7.50 Lakh*
- Geza Edition (Petrol) 7.39 Lakh*
- Kuro AMT (Petrol) 8.74 Lakh*
- Kuro MT (Petrol) 8.28 Lakh*
- XV (Petrol) 7.82 Lakh*
- XV AMT (Petrol) 8.28 Lakh*
- XV Red Edition (Petrol) 8.07 Lakh*
- XV AMT DT (Petrol) 8.44 Lakh*
- XV DT (Petrol) 7.98 Lakh*
- XV Premium (Petrol) 8.60 Lakh*
- XV Premium AMT (Petrol) 8.96 Lakh*
- XV Premium AMT DT (Petrol) 9.12 Lakh*
- XV Premium DT (Petrol) 8.76 Lakh*
- Kuro Turbo (Petrol) 9.65 Lakh*
- Turbo XV (Petrol) 9.19 Lakh*
- Turbo XV Red Edition (Petrol) 9.44 Lakh*
- Turbo XV DT (Petrol) 9.35 Lakh*
- Turbo XV Premium Opt (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Turbo XV Premium (Petrol) 9.80 Lakh*
- Kuro Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.66 Lakh*
- Turbo CVT XV (Petrol) 10.20 Lakh*
- Turbo CVT XV Red Edition (Petrol) 10.45 Lakh*
- Turbo XV Premium Opt DT (Petrol) 10.16 Lakh*
- Turbo XV Premium DT (Petrol) 9.96 Lakh*
- Turbo CVT XV DT (Petrol) 10.36 Lakh*
- Turbo CVT XV Premium Opt (Petrol) 11.11 Lakh*
- Turbo CVT XV Premium (Petrol) 10.91 Lakh*
- Turbo CVT XV Premium Opt DT (Petrol) 11.27 Lakh*
- Turbo CVT XV Premium DT (Petrol) 11.07 Lakh*
Rs11.27 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.16,94,718* | Rs.12,98,370* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.33,057/month | Rs.24,710/month |
| Insurance | Rs.50,779 Sonet Insurance | Rs.47,400 Magnite Insurance |
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| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | - | Rs.3,328 |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
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 | 1.0L HRAO |
| 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.✕ | 3 3 Cylinder Cars | 3 3 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 | 98.63bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 17.4 |
| 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.✕ | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link |
| 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.✕ | Coupled Torsion beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring | Twin tube telescopic shock absorber |
| 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 | Electronic |
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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 laden 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 |
| Power Windows Front Front windows that can be rolled up and down electronically. A must-have feature for modern-day cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear Rear windows that can be rolled up and down electronically at the touch of a button.✕ | 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 |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | No | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | No | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Matte Graphite Imperial Blue Glacier White Pearl With Aurora Black Pearl Gravity Gray Intense Red With Aurora Black Pearl Sonet Colors | Sandstone Brown Onyx Black Flare Garnet Red Vivid Blue & Onyx Black Blade Silver Pearl White With Onyx Black Tourmalline Brown With Onyx Black Black Storm White Magnite Colors |
| Body Type | SUV All SUV Cars | SUV All SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlights | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti Lock Braking System 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 |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | - |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | - |
| Driver Attention 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 |
| Speakers Front Sound system located near the dashboard or in the doors at the front of the car. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Rear Sound system speakers located at the back of the car. Usually found in the rear door panels or in the boot.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes |
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Pros and Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
- Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it the most loaded SUV in its segment.
- Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 4 transmission options to choose from.
- One of the best all rounders in the segment.
- Smartly designed sub-compact SUV. Very well proportioned
- Spacious and practical cabin. A good SUV for the family
- Comfortable ride quality. Bad roads can be tackled with confidence
- Turbo petrol engine offers good driveability and punch.
- Impressive features list
Kia Sonet
Nissan Magnite
- 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 for added comfort.
- Fitment quality is decent but not premium. Doesn’t feel as rich inside as a Sonet/Venue/XUV300
- Not an exciting or fun to drive car, even with the turbo petrol engine
- No diesel engine option
- Nissan’s sales and service network is currently lagging behind the competition
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Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Nissan Magnite?
Kia Sonet price starts at ₹ 7.99 Lakh & Nissan Magnite price starts at ₹ 6 Lakh in New Delhi. Nissan Magnite is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi