MG Astor vs Kia Sonet

Should you buy MG Astor or Kia Sonet? 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. MG Astor price starts at Rs 9.79 Lakh ex-showroom for Sprint (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 7.45 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Astor has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Astor has a mileage of 15.43 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Astor Vs Sonet

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

MG Astor
Savvy Pro Sangria CVT
15.30 Lakh^*
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X-line Turbo DCT
13.89 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Savvy Pro Sangria CVT	X-line Turbo DCT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,72,277^*	Rs.16,03,059^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.34,307/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.31,196/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.69,066	Rs.56,580
User Rating	4.3 Based on 330 Reviews	4.4 Based on 304 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Savvy Pro Sangria CVT

X-line Turbo DCT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,72,277^*

Rs.16,03,059^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.34,307/month

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Rs.31,196/month

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Insurance

Rs.69,066

Rs.56,580

User Rating

4.3

Based on 330 Reviews

4.4

Based on 304 Reviews

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

VTi-TECH

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

Displacement (cc)

1498

998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

108.49bhp@6000rpm

118bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

144Nm@4400rpm

172Nm@1500-4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

GDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

CVT

7-Speed DCT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	14.82	18.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	48	45
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	215/55 R17	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	16

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4323	3995
Width (mm)	1809	1790
Height (mm)	1650	1642
Wheel Base (mm)	2585	2500
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	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	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	Digital Key With Key Sharing Function more	Sunglass Holder more
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS
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	Driver Seat Only
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	Rear Parcel Shelf more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	10.25
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Havana GreyStarry BlackAurora SilverCANDY White With Black RoofGlaze RedCandy White+1 MoreMG Astor 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
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	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	- more	Sunglass holder more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	-	Alloy
Tyre Size	215/55 R17	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	NA	16

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	Yes	No
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	No
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
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	Yes
Speed Assist System	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	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	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	10.1	10.25
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	7
Additional Features	i-SMART 2.0 with Advanced UI, Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay more	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Jio Saavn	-
Tweeter	2	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
- 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
- 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
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

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Questions & answers

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

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

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