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KIA Seltos vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Seltos or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Seltos and Sonet. KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. KIA Seltos is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Seltos provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Seltos vs Sonet

Key HighlightsKIA SeltosKIA Sonet
PriceRs.10.90 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1197 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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KIA Seltos 1.5 Petrol HTE MT car
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Specifications Overview

Seltos specificationsSonet specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
12.63 Lakh
8.97 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
433 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Seltos Brakes, Suspension & TyresSonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
205 / 65 R16
195 / 65 R15
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
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Tyre Size Spare
205 / 65 R16
195 / 65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Seltos 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
No
Integrated Music System
checkYes
No
Speakers
4
No
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
No
USB Compatibility
checkYes
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
-
Extended Warranty
5 Years or unlimited Kms
-

Engine & Transmission

Seltos Engine & TransmissionSonet Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
G1.5 MPi
Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
5 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Fast Charging
No
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
167 kmph
-
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Seltos Comfort & ConvenienceSonet Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
-
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
3
-
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

Seltos SafetySonet Safety
NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
No
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Seltos Dimensions & CapacitySonet Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4365 mm
3995 mm
Width
1800 mm
1790 mm
Height
1620 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
-
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
-
Boot Space
433 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1222 kg
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Seltos Pros & ConsSonet Pros & Cons
Pros
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
  • 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
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
  • 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 KIA Seltos and KIA Sonet

Safety

Seltos comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. 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

Seltos has doors and seats. It is an with 433 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 4365 mm long. It has 1222 kg kerb weight and 2610 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

KIA Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Seltos and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

  • Seltos Review
  • Sonet Review
    • Rp
      Rajendra paonikar
      06 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.7
      Simply suitable for logdrives, Best car for the family. The mileage is satisfactory. very good features. Service maintenance cost is high.
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      Arshad Sharfi
      06 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      5.0
      Seltos petrol automatic is the ultimate car for driving in our city. Smart looking and easy to drive fantastic interior .I love and fly satisfied with seltos.
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    • Sp
      Swapnil patil
      05 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      Its all about good car for any purpose. I use this car for family purpose and going to office 3 to 4 days in a week. I think this car is best in that segment
      Likes (2)
    • nr
      nigro riyang
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      This new car is my first Experience car. Maintenance is very good. Long drive journey is very comfortable. Petrol mileage is minimum. KIA Seltos is a family car and a very good car
      Likes (1)
    • R
      Ramanji
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.4
      The well-cushioned seats, spacious interior, and smooth ride quality of the car make a comfortable driving experience.
      Likes (4)
    • K
      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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    KIA Seltos and KIA Sonet FAQs

    What is the on-road price of KIA Seltos?
    The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.63 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.