KIA Sonet vs Citroen Aircross X

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or Citroen Aircross X? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Aircross X. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT and Citroen Aircross X Price starts at Rs.8.29 Lakh (ex-showroom) for You 5 Seater. KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Citroen Aircross X is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp @ 5750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Aircross X has a mileage of 18.5 kmpl (base model).

Sonet vs Aircross X

Key Highlights	KIA Sonet	Citroen Aircross X
Price	Rs.7.30 Lakh	Rs.8.29 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1199 cc
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80.87 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Mileage/Range	18.83 kmpl	18.5 kmpl

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HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT

Rs. 7.30 Lakh

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Citroen Aircross X

You 5 Seater

Rs. 8.29 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Sonet specifications	Aircross X specifications
Variant Name	HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT	You 5 Seater
On Road Price	8.20 Lakh Price Breakup	9.27 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
User Rating	4.4 42 Reviews	4.2 72 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	385 Litres	444 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1197 cc	1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80.87 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Colors	Sonet Colours	Aircross X Colours
Images	Sonet Images	Aircross X Images

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Sonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Aircross X Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Spare Wheel	{195/65 R15}, Steel Rim	{205/65 R16}& Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/65 R16
Rear Tyre Size	195/65 R15	205/65 R16
Turning Radius	5.1 meters	5.4 meters
Wheels Size	R15	R16
Wheels Type	Steel Rim With Wheel Covers	Steel Rim With Wheel Covers

Exterior

Sonet Exterior	Aircross X Exterior
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear With Auto Down (All Four)
Rear Wiper	No	No
Rear Defogger	No	No
Daytime Running Lights	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Outside door handles	Body Coloured	Black
Bumpers	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Antenna	Roof Mounted	No
Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Roof Mounted	Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails	No	Body Coloured
Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Tail Gate	Manual Operation	Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured	Black

Instrumentation

Sonet Instrumentation	Aircross X Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	Yes
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Avg fuel economy display	-	Yes

Infotainment & Communication

Sonet Infotainment & Communication	Aircross X Infotainment & Communication
Voice Command	No	No
Infotainment Screen	No	No
Multifunction Display	No	No
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Gesture Control	No	No
Integrated Music System	No	Premium Type
Speakers	No	-
AM/FM Radio	Yes	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Front tweeters	No	No
Android Auto and Apple Carplay	No	Wired Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

Sonet Warranty	Aircross X Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/Unlimited Kms	3Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty	Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms	-

Engine & Transmission

Sonet Engine & Transmission	Aircross X Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1199 cc
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	PureTech 82 MT
No. of Cylinders	4	3
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gears	5	5
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	80.87 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
ARAI Certified Economy	18.83 kmpl	18.5 kmpl
Top Speed	180 kmph	160 kmph
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger	No	No
Compression Ratio	10.0:2	10.5:1

Comfort & Convenience

Sonet Comfort & Convenience	Aircross X Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Ventilated Seats Type	No	No
AC	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	No
Automatic climate control	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Start / Stop Button	No	No
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	No
Leather streering wheels	No	No
Keyless Entry	No	Smart Key
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear Only	Rear Only

Safety

Sonet Safety	Aircross X Safety
Airbags	6	6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Yes	Yes
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Yes	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Yes	No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
ASR / Traction Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	Yes	Yes
Rear Middle Head Rest	No	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes

Dimensions & Capacity

Sonet Dimensions & Capacity	Aircross X Dimensions & Capacity
Length	3995 mm	4323 mm
Width	1790 mm	1796 mm
Height	1642 mm	1665 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2671 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm	200 mm
No. of Seats	5	5
No. of Doors	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Litres	45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	3.4 Litres	3.5 Litres
Boot Space	385 Litres	444 Litres
Kerb Weight	1287 kg	1160 kg
Body Type	SUV	SUV

Pros & Cons

Sonet Pros & Cons	Aircross X Pros & Cons
Pros	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	It finally gets ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera. The leatherette upholstery and new cockpit looks premium. The third-row removable seats have been retained. Citroen’s signature ride quality. A CNG option is also finally available. The inclusion of the Cara voice assistant.
Cons	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 petrol engine is available in three variants only	It still gets no hybrid or diesel options. Citroen’s network is still limited. No AMT option for the nat-asp petrol. No panoramic sunroof.

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Safety

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

Body

Sonet has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 190 mm. It is 1790 mm wide, 1642 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 1287 kg kerb weight and 2500 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Aircross X is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 444 Litres boot space, 200 mm ground clearance.It has 1665 mm height, 4323 mm length, 1796 mm width, and 1160 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Aircross X comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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KIA Sonet and Citroen Aircross X Owner Reviews

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  Nova Institute
  04 Dec 2025
  4.8
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  A fantastic car! I love driving it on long routes as it is very comfortable. From a safety perspective, it is also excellent, making every journey enjoyable and secure.
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  Akhlaque
  04 Dec 2025
  5.0
  This is a very good car. I really like its design, and the interior feels perfect and well-crafted. It offers great value for money and has a truly luxurious feel. The overall design is impressive, and I genuinely like this car a lot.
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  Dhatrak Srinivas
  17 Nov 2025
  5.0
  The mileage is good, and the looks are very nice. The colors are excellent, and all features are good. The speed is good, there is no noise in the car, and the pickup is very good. The ride is comfortable, and it is in high demand. Compared to other cars, its features are very good.
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  Dharmendra choudhary
  16 Nov 2025
  4.2
  The performance is excellent, with superb functions, great pickup, and a very smooth driving experience. The service quality is also very good, maintenance is low, and the mileage is impressive. Overall, all the features and functions work excellently.
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  Lakshmi Archana G
  09 Nov 2025
  5.0
  An extremely excellent vehicle and my favorite car! I've enjoyed it a lot. I highly recommend you go and try it out for yourself. The staff is also very helpful and courteous. Definitely worth a try.
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KIA Sonet and Citroen Aircross X FAQs

What is the on-road price of KIA Sonet?

The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.20 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Citroen Aircross X?

The on-road price of Citroen Aircross X is Rs. 9.27 Lakh in New Delhi.

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