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    Kia Sonet vs Volkswagen Virtus

    Should you buy Kia Sonet or Volkswagen Virtus? 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 Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Virtus 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 Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Sonet Vs Virtus

    Key HighlightsKia SonetVolkswagen Virtus
    On Road PriceRs.17,17,909*Rs.22,46,676*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)9981498
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Sonet vs Volkswagen Virtus comparison

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          Kia Sonet
          Kia Sonet
            Rs15 Lakh*
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                Volkswagen Virtus
                Volkswagen Virtus
                  Rs19.40 Lakh*
                  *Ex-showroom Price
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.17,17,909*
                Rs.22,46,676*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.33,586/month
                Get EMI Offers
                Rs.43,005/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.50,420
                Rs.86,587
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 174 Reviews
                4.5
                Based on 389 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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                Rs.5,780.2
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
                1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
                Displacement (cc)
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                998
                1498
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                118bhp@6000rpm
                147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                172Nm@1500-4000rpm
                250Nm@1600-3500rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                GDi
                -
                Turbo Charger
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                YesYes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                7-Speed DCT
                7-Speed DSG
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                18.4
                19.62
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                45
                45
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                -
                190
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                5.05
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Drum
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                -
                190
                Tyre Size
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                215/60 R16
                205/55 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Tubeless,Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                16
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                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                16
                -
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                3995
                4561
                Width (mm)
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                1790
                1752
                Height (mm)
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                1642
                1507
                Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
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                145
                Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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                -
                179
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2500
                2651
                Front Tread (mm)
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                1511
                Rear Tread (mm)
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                -
                1496
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1269
                Grossweight (kg)
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                1685
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                385
                521
                No. of Doors
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                5
                4
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                YesYes
                Air Quality Control
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                Yes
                -
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Adjustable
                -
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Lumbar Support
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                -
                Yes
                Active Noise Cancellation
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                No
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                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
                Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                YesYes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                60:40 Split
                60:40 Split
                Smart Access Card Entry
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                -
                Yes
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Cooled Glovebox
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                -
                Yes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Voice Commands
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                Yes
                -
                Paddle Shifters
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                YesYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                No
                -
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                No
                -
                Luggage Hook And NetYes
                -
                Battery Saver
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                Yes
                -
                Lane Change Indicator
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                -
                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
                Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
                Massage Seats
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                No
                -
                Memory Function Seats
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                No
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                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
                Driver's Window
                Autonomous Parking
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                No
                -
                Drive Modes
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                3
                -
                Idle Start Stop SystemYesYes
                Rear Window SunblindYes
                -
                Rear Windscreen SunblindNo
                -
                Drive Mode Types
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
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                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                -
                Front & Rear
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                Yes
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                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                -
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                Yes
                -
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelNo
                -
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorNo
                -
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Cigarette LighterNo
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                Digital Odometer
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                Yes
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                No
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                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                YesYes
                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 Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
                Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment
                Digital ClusterYesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                10.25
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                Upholstery
                Leatherette
                Leather
                Exterior
                Photo Comparison
                WheelKia Sonet WheelVolkswagen Virtus Wheel
                HeadlightKia Sonet HeadlightVolkswagen Virtus Headlight
                TaillightKia Sonet TaillightVolkswagen Virtus Taillight
                Front Left SideKia Sonet Front Left SideVolkswagen Virtus Front Left Side
                Available ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSonet ColoursLava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreVirtus Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable Headlamps
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                Yes
                Headlamp Washers
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                No
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                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                NoYes
                Rear Window Wiper
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Washer
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                Yes
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                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNoNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Tinted Glass
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                Yes
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                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                YesYes
                Side Stepper
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                No
                -
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated AntennaYesYes
                Chrome Garnish
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                No
                Smoke HeadlampsNo
                -
                Halogen HeadlampsNo
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                Cornering Foglamps
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                Yes
                Roof Rails
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                Yes
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                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                Yes
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                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 Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
                GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines , Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles, , Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front & Rear
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                -
                Sunroof
                Single Pane
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
                Electronic
                -
                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorNo
                -
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                215/60 R16
                205/55 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Tubeless,Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
                -
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                Yes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                Yes
                -
                No. of Airbags
                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearNoNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                Yes
                -
                Traction ControlYesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft DeviceYes
                -
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                All Windows
                Driver's Window
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Knee Airbags
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                No
                -
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                No
                -
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                -
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                Yes
                -
                Geo Fence Alert
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                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                No
                -
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
                360 View Camera
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                Yes
                -
                Curtain AirbagYesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
                -
                5
                Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)
                -
                5
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYes
                -
                Lane Departure WarningYes
                -
                Lane Keep AssistYes
                -
                Driver Attention WarningYes
                -
                Leading Vehicle Departure AlertYes
                -
                Adaptive High Beam AssistYes
                -
                Advance Internet
                Live LocationYes
                -
                Remote Vehicle Status CheckYes
                -
                Inbuilt AssistantYes
                -
                Hinglish Voice CommandsYes
                -
                Navigation With Live TrafficYes
                -
                Send POI to Vehicle From AppYes
                -
                Live WeatherYes
                -
                E-Call & I-CallYes
                -
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes
                -
                Google / Alexa ConnectivityYes
                -
                Save Route/PlaceYes
                -
                SOS ButtonYes
                -
                RSAYes
                -
                Remote AC On/OffYes
                -
                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYes
                -
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                10.25
                10.09
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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                Android Auto
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                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                4
                8
                Additional Features
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                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
                Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Tweeter
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                2
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                Subwoofer
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                1
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                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                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.

                  Volkswagen Virtus

                  • Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
                  • Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
                  • 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
                  • Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement
                • 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

                  Volkswagen Virtus

                  • Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
                  • No diesel engine option. Verna and City offer a diesel

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Volkswagen Virtus?
                A ) Kia Sonet price starts at ₹8 Lakh & Volkswagen Virtus price starts at ₹11.56 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Volkswagen Virtus?
                A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Virtus is 19.62 kmpl. Volkswagen Virtus gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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