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KIA Sonet vs Nissan Magnite

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or Nissan Magnite? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Magnite. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Nissan Magnite Price starts at Rs.6.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for XE. KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Nissan Magnite is a 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 71.01 bhp @ 6250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Magnite has a mileage of 18.75 kmpl (base model).

Sonet vs Magnite

Key HighlightsKIA SonetNissan Magnite
PriceRs.7.99 LakhRs.6.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc999 cc
Power82 bhp @ 6000 rpm71.01 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Mileage/Range18.83 kmpl18.75 kmpl
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KIA Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT car
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Rs. 7.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Sonet specificationsMagnite specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
8.97 Lakh
6.56 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.5
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
336 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
71.01 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Sonet Brakes, Suspension & TyresMagnite Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Mac Pherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Twin-tube Telescopic Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195 / 65 R15
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195 / 65 R15
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
-
5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195 / 65 R15
185/65 R15
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Sonet Infotainment & CommunicationMagnite Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
Yes + 8 inch
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Integrated Music System
No
No
Speakers
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
USB Compatibility
No
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
-
2 Years / 40000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Sonet Engine & TransmissionMagnite Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1197 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
1.0L B4D
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
5 Gears
Power
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
71.01 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Fast Charging
-
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
18.83 kmpl
19.35 kmpl
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
No
No

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

Sonet SafetyMagnite Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
4 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
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
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Sonet Dimensions & CapacityMagnite Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3995 mm
3994 mm
Width
1790 mm
1758 mm
Height
1610 mm
1572 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
-
205 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
40 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 Litres
2.9 Litres
Boot Space
385 Litres
336 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
939 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Sonet Pros & ConsMagnite 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
  • A well-priced entry-level SUV with good space
  • The Magnite is well equipped with some good features such as a 360-degree camera, JBL speakers, digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, rear airconditioning vent, and more
  • It comes with a well-tuned CVT gearbox and decent fuel economy
  • The legroom for the rear passengers is good and the cabin feels spacious
  • Well equipped with safety features such as dual-front airbags, ABS, rear parking camera with guidelines, ISOFIX, hill-start assist, and more
  • The AMT gearbox is available starting from the base variant
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 interior quality is not up to mark, not as premium as the rivals
  • The suspension is stiff and not too comfortable
  • Engine refinement is not as good as the competitors
  • The clutch in the MT versions is hard and the gearshifts are not smooth
  • The AMT gearbox is very laggy
  • Nissan’s limited sales, service network, and long-term reliability are questionable
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Sonet and Nissan Magnite

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, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Magnite has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

Body

Sonet has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 1790 mm wide, 1610 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2500 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Magnite is an with doors and seats ,40 Litres fuel tank capacity, 336 Litres boot space, 205 mm ground clearance.It has 1572 mm height, 3994 mm length, 1758 mm width, and 939 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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KIA Sonet and Nissan Magnite Owner Reviews

  • Sonet Review
  • Magnite Review
    • K
      Kisu
      3 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 (14)
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      Sugumaran
      4 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 (5)
    • Rs
      Rimpal singh
      4 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 (8)
    • S
      Santhosh
      4 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 (6)
    • V
      Vijay
      4 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 (5)
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      Vikram singh
      2 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Magnite
      5.0
      Best car under 10 lakh in a segment. Nice design, good build quality Nissan Magnite. Compact SUV with bold design, spacious interior, frugal engine options. Competitively priced, lacking refinement in ride quality and interior materials compared to rivals.
      Likes (11)
    • Sm
      Samdani m
      3 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Magnite
      5.0
      Very nice good looking.
      Likes (12)
    • S
      Shambhulinga.m.s
      5 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Magnite
      4.4
      The spacious cabin, supportive seats, and well-tuned suspension contribute to a comfortable ride. The car?s interior is designed to provide ample legroom and headroom for both front and rear passengers, enhancing the overall comfort level.
      Likes (13)
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      pardeep
      5 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Magnite
      4.4
      It's spacious and well-equipped cabin that offers a premium feel. The design of the car has been lauded for its contemporary and eye-catching appeal.
      Likes (8)
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      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Magnite
      5.0
      The design of this car is good and its also comfortable to drive with a great performance overall a good option
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    KIA Sonet and Nissan Magnite FAQs

    What is the on-road price of KIA Sonet?
    The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.97 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Nissan Magnite?
    The on-road price of Nissan Magnite is Rs. 6.56 Lakh in New Delhi.