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KIA Sonet vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Carens. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT. KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

Sonet vs Carens

Key HighlightsKIA SonetKIA Carens
PriceRs.8.00 LakhRs.11.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc1497 cc
Power82 bhp @ 6000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range18.83 kmpl17.9 kmpl
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KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT car
HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
Rs. 8.00 Lakh
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 11.41 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.1 meters
10.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R15
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
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Speakers
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AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1197 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
Smartstream G 1.5
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5
6
Power
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
18.83 kmpl
17.9 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
174 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
Compression Ratio
10.0:2
10.9 :1

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
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AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
3
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Keyless Entry

Safety

NCAP Rating
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3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3995 mm
4540 mm
Width
1790 mm
1800 mm
Height
1610 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
195 mm
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 Litres
4.2 Litres
Boot Space
385 Litres
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
1287 kg
1630 kg
Body Type
SUV
MUV

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 offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
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
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Sonet and KIA Carens

Safety

Sonet comes loaded with 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, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Carens has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), 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, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

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, 1610 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 1287 kg kerb weight and 2500 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 195 mm ground clearance.It has 1708 mm height, 4540 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1630 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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KIA Sonet and KIA Carens Owner Reviews

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      Sam
      10 Sep 2025
      5.0
      Excellent performance and 100% satisfaction — that’s what my experience with the fully automatic Kia Sonet has been. I have no regrets about choosing this car and couldn't be happier with its comfort, features, and smooth drive. I always recommend it to my friends, and I’m even planning to buy another one in the future if the need arises. A truly rewarding choice
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      Arun
      08 Sep 2025
      3.8
      It's a wonderful and pocket-friendly car that truly stands out with its appealing design and comfortable interiors. Despite being budget-friendly, it offers modern features, safety, and a touch of premiumness that you usually find in higher-end models. This car has everything you need — style, comfort, safety, and value — all within a small budget. A smart choice for anyone looking for an all-rounder without breaking the bank.
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      Aakash
      08 Sep 2025
      5.0
      This is a very good car with excellent mileage and low maintenance, making it highly economical to own. The performance is outstanding, and it's a car you can confidently recommend to anyone. The service experience is smooth and reliable, adding to the overall peace of mind. In short, this car delivers complete satisfaction in every aspect — truly a value-for-money choice.
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      Rohit Kumar
      06 Sep 2025
      5.0
      Looks good, with excellent mileage and product quality. I don’t think it needs any further review or promotion. Just go for a test drive and see for yourself.
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      Luv
      01 Sep 2025
      4.2
      It’s a great car with good mileage and features under ₹11L. I get around 15–17 km/l in the city, and on highways it easily goes up to 20–22 km/l when cruising between 80–100 km/h.
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