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Ford EcoSport vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Ford EcoSport or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between EcoSport and Sonet. Ford EcoSport Price starts at Rs.8.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5L Petrol Ambiente and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Ford EcoSport is 3 cylinder, 1496 cc Engine can generate 121 bhp @ 6500 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, EcoSport provides a mileage of 15.9 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

EcoSport vs Sonet

Key HighlightsFord EcoSportKIA Sonet
PriceRs.8.19 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1496 cc1197 cc
Power121 bhp @ 6500 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range15.9 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Ford EcoSport 1.5L Petrol Ambiente car
1.5L Petrol Ambiente
8.19 Lakh
KIA Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT car
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
7.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

EcoSport specificationsSonet specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
9.16 Lakh
8.97 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.7
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
352 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
121 bhp @ 6500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

EcoSport Brakes, Suspension & TyresSonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Mc Pherson
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi independent (twist beam type)
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195 / 65 R15
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
-
Tyre Size Spare
No
195 / 65 R15
Wheels Size
R15
R15

Exterior

EcoSport ExteriorSonet Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
No
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
-
Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
-
No
Rear Wiper
-
No
Rear Defogger
-
No
Bootlid Opener
-
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
-
No
LED headlight
-
No
Projector headlight
-
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
No

Instrumentation

EcoSport InstrumentationSonet Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
-
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
No
Fuel level guage
Analogue
-
Gear Indicator
-
No
Shift Indicator
-
Dynamic
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
-
Odometer
Digital
-
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

EcoSport Infotainment & CommunicationSonet Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
Yes + 8 inch
Multifunction Display
checkYes
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
No
Integrated Music System
-
No
Speakers
-
No
AM/FM Radio
-
No
USB Compatibility
-
No
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
3 Years
-
Extended Warranty
No
-

Engine & Transmission

EcoSport Engine & TransmissionSonet Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1496 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.5 litre petrol Engine
Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
5 Gears
Power
121 bhp @ 6500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
149Nm@4500rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.54 kwh
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Drivetrain
FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15.9 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
170 kmph
-
Emission Norm
BS 4
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

EcoSport Comfort & ConvenienceSonet Comfort & Convenience
AC
-
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
-
No
Heater
-
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
No
Cruise Control
checkYes
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
-
Leather streering wheels
-
No
Keyless Entry
checkYes
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
-
No
Parking Sensors
-
Rear

Safety

EcoSport SafetySonet Safety
NCAP Rating
-
Not Tested
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
No
Overspeed Warning
-
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
-
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

EcoSport Dimensions & CapacitySonet Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3988 mm
3995 mm
Width
1765 mm
1790 mm
Height
1647 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2519 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm
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No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 Litres
45 Litres
Boot Space
352 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1239 kg
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Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

EcoSport Pros & ConsSonet Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Automatic climate control
  • Smartphone App Integration
  • Smooth Drive Experience
  • Spacious Well built cabin
  • It has become more stylish than its previous generation
  • The car comes with features like a 360-degree camera, a 4-way powered driver seat, a BOSE 7-speaker sound system, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, and more.
  • The design includes a dual-screen connected panel with a full digital cluster. It has a 10.25-inch color LCD MID and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment.
  • It is available with 3 engine options: 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The HTK+ variant is available with all three engine options making it a good option.
  • Diesel engine is available starting from the base HTE variant
  • Different types of transmission options are available depending on the engine. The DCT gearbox is available starting with the HTX variant at Rs 12.29 lakh.
  • The interior comes with an option of 5 colour themes and offers a premium feel
  • The car is loaded with a number of safety features. It includes 15 standard safety features. These include 6 airbags, ESP, VSC, Hill-hold assist, ABS, Brake Assist, and more.
  • Level-1 ADAS features add extra safety. They include Front Collision Warning (FCW). They also include Leading vehicle departure alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane keep assist, and more.
  • The base variant comes with a decent number of safety features and an attractive price tag
Cons
  • Less Mileage
  • Performance not upto mark
  • No automatic transmission with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine
  • The lower models lack features. The company only reserves most of the good features for the higher variants.
  • GTX+ & X-Line variants are the only ones that have ADAS.
  • The turbo petrol engine does not offer a complete manual transmission. Instead, it comes with a clutchless manual transmission. This might not appeal to some customers.
  • The dual-tone color option is not available until the HTX+ variant
  • The 10.25-inch infotainment does not support Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  • The top-of-the-line X-line trim comes with a high price tag specially with diesel engine
  • The 1.2-litre NA petrol engine is available in three variants only
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Detailed Comparison of Ford EcoSport and KIA Sonet

Safety

EcoSport comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ASR / Traction Control, Central Locking. Sonet has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

EcoSport has doors and seats. It is an with 352 Litres boot space, 52 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 200 mm. It is 1765 mm wide, 1647 mm high and 3988 mm long. It has 1239 kg kerb weight and 2519 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Sonet is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, .

Transmission

Ford EcoSport comes with FWD (Front Wheel Drive) and 5 Speed Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Ford EcoSport and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

  • EcoSport Review
  • Sonet Review
    • MJ
      Mir Johar
      28 Days ago
      Review for Ford EcoSport
      4.2
      This is my fourth Ford car. I am very much satisfied with maintenance, it won’t cut your pocket. It benefits highway and city safety as well as the finances.
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    • JC
      Juhi Chakraborty
      1 Month ago
      Review for Ford EcoSport
      5.0
      Super and excellent experience. I Love this car . Wanna purchase new for personal use , only for city drive . With family I wanna only Eco sport. Best ever and great .
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    • MV
      Mulpuru Viswajit
      3 Month ago
      Review for Ford EcoSport
      5.0
      Good it has good wheel base safe vehicle reliable at moderate speeds mileage is too good. The vehicle is safe and can use in off road as well it can use even for transport of small goods. I am using this vehicle for the last 9 years.
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      Nikhil
      4 Month ago
      Review for Ford EcoSport
      4.6
      Awesome.. value for money. Safe and good mileage.. we love this car . The safety and sturdyness is very good. Engine is bit noisy. We have driven it for 1.5 lakh km and no time have we stucked on road i am quite sitisfied and pround owner of this car.
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    • NS
      Navneet Sharma
      4 Month ago
      Review for Ford EcoSport
      5.0
      Value for money, great performance. Dependable and smooth on highways with minimum maintenance. A great city SUV for all round use. Happy to be owner of o ne. If I want a new car, I will buy ford ecosports again due to it's excellent performance and style. Superb car. It's a beast.
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      Kisu
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      It features a revamped front grille, giving it a more aggressive and modern look.The headlights and fog lamps have also been redesigned, with the addition of LED technology for better visibility.
      Likes (6)
    • S
      Sugumaran
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      The infotainment system has been upgraded to a larger 8-inch touchscreen display, offering better connectivity and improved navigation.
      Likes (4)
    • Rs
      Rimpal singh
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      It is equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, and a rearview camera for better visibility while reversing.It also offers features like hill-start assist, electronic stability control, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
      Likes (5)
    • S
      Santhosh
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      It continues to be powered by the same 1.2-liter petrol engine and 1.5-liter diesel engine options as its predecessor.
      Likes (4)
    • V
      Vijay
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Sonet
      4.4
      It offers more space for passengers and cargo, making it a practical choice for families or individuals who require additional room.
      Likes (3)
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    Ford EcoSport and KIA Sonet FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Ford EcoSport?
    The on-road price of Ford EcoSport is Rs. 9.16 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of KIA Sonet?
    The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.97 Lakh in New Delhi.