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KIA Sonet vs Skoda Kushaq

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or Skoda Kushaq? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Kushaq. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Skoda Kushaq Price starts at Rs.11.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.0 TSI Active. KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Skoda Kushaq is a 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Kushaq has a mileage of 17.88 kmpl (base model).

Sonet vs Kushaq

Key HighlightsKIA SonetSkoda Kushaq
PriceRs.7.99 LakhRs.11.89 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc999 cc
Power82 bhp @ 6000 rpm115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
Mileage/Range18.83 kmpl17.88 kmpl
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KIA Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT car
KIA Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Rs. 7.99 Lakh
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Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI Active car
Skoda Kushaq
1.0 TSI Active
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    Specifications Overview

    Sonet specificationsKushaq specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.97 Lakh
    13.77 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.4
    4.0
    Boot Space (Litres)
    385 Litres
    385 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1197 cc
    999 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
    Colors
    Sonet Colours
    Kushaq Colours
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Sonet Brakes, Suspension & TyresKushaq Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar
    Rear Suspension
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
    Twist Beam Axle
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Drum
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    195 / 65 R15
    205/60 R16
    Rear Tyre Size
    195 / 65 R15
    205/60 R16
    Turning Radius
    -
    5.3 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    195 / 65 R15
    205/60 R16
    Wheels Size
    R15
    R16

    Exterior

    Sonet ExteriorKushaq Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    Front Only
    Front & Rear
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Electrically Adjustable
    Internally Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    No
    checkYes
    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
    Halogen
    LED headlight
    No
    No
    Projector headlight
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Sonet Infotainment & CommunicationKushaq Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    checkYes
    Android Auto
    No
    checkYes
    Voice Command
    No
    checkYes
    Infotainment Screen
    Yes + 8 inch
    checkYes
    Multifunction Display
    No
    checkYes
    Touchscreen Size
    -
    7 Inch
    Display Screen for Rear Passengers
    -
    No
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    checkYes
    Gesture Control
    -
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    checkYes
    Speakers
    No
    6
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    checkYes
    USB Compatibility
    No
    checkYes
    Wireless Charger
    No
    No
    Basic Warranty
    -
    4 Years/100000 Kms

    Engine & Transmission

    Sonet Engine & TransmissionKushaq Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1197 cc
    999 cc
    Engine Type
    Smartstream G 1.2
    1.0 TSI
    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
    6 Gears
    Power
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
    Torque
    115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
    178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
    Fast Charging
    -
    No
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    18.83 kmpl
    19.76 kmpl
    Top Speed
    -
    170 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Sonet Comfort & ConvenienceKushaq Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
    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
    -
    checkYes
    Leather streering wheels
    No
    No
    Drive Modes
    -
    3
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    No
    No
    Parking Assist
    No
    No

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Sonet Dimensions & CapacityKushaq Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3995 mm
    4225 mm
    Width
    1790 mm
    1760 mm
    Height
    1610 mm
    1612 mm
    Wheelbase
    2500 mm
    2651 mm
    Ground Clearance
    -
    188 mm
    No. of Seats
    5
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    45 Litres
    50 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.4 Litres
    4 Litres
    Boot Space
    385 Litres
    385 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    -
    1185 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Sonet Pros & ConsKushaq 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
    • Simple yet stylish exterior design with signature Skoda design language
    • Powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 148 bhp of power and an option of smooth DSG transmission
    • The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine is sporty with an engaging 6-speed MT & a smooth AT gearbox
    • The interior is simple and practical with good storage space
    • The cabin offers good ergonomics, comfortable seats, ample legroom
    • The feature offering is good which includes an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, and a big touchscreen infotainment, among others
    • A good number of safety features such as 6-airbags, ESC, brake disc wiping, and others
    • It boasts a 5-star GNCAP crash test safety rating
    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 width is not that good fitting 3 adults in the rear seat might be difficult
    • It misses on some features as compared to its rivals such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ADAS, USB charging ports
    • No diesel engine is available in the lineup
    • The DSG gearbox has reliability issues and it has faced breakdowns previously
    • The top-spec variants cost over Rs 20 lakh on-road which is quite expensive considering the feature offering
    • Turbo petrol engines are not much fuel-efficient
    • Skoda’s after-sales service is not that great as compared to rivals like Hyundai, KIA and Maruti Suzuki
    • The boot space is quite less as compared to other cars in the segment
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    Detailed Comparison of KIA Sonet and Skoda Kushaq

    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. Kushaq has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

    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, Kushaq is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 188 mm ground clearance.It has 1612 mm height, 4225 mm length, 1760 mm width, and 1185 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

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

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    KIA Sonet and Skoda Kushaq Owner Reviews

    • Sonet Review
    • Kushaq 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 (12)
      • 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 (5)
      • 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 (7)
      • 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 (6)
      • 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 (5)
      • PN
        POOJA NEGI
        4 Month ago
        Review for Skoda Kushaq
        5.0
        smooth design , the features which , hill hold assist which really helped me in mountains , music system favourite part , steering design which make it unique, i am getting 13-15 milage. Issue i felt those touch bar when i try to change gear it always started ac or blower.
        Likes (15)
      • R
        Rakhi
        5 Month ago
        Review for Skoda Kushaq
        4.4
        It offers a competitive mileage in its segment, with the petrol variant delivering around 17-18 km/l in real-world conditions. The diesel variant is expected to offer even better mileage, averaging around 20-21 km/l.
        Likes (10)
      • J
        James
        5 Month ago
        Review for Skoda Kushaq
        4.4
        It features sharp lines, a bold front grille, sleek LED headlights, and a sculpted hood, giving it a strong and dynamic presence on the road. The design exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance, making it stand out in its segment.
        Likes (10)
      • SA
        Sanjay Agrawal
        5 Month ago
        Review for Skoda Kushaq
        4.3
        It's a wonderful car. Gives pretty good mileage. Assures comfort. Driving experience is also amazing. Assures good safety features. Has 5 star safety rating and the brand itself assures pride to the owner. If you want good safety features in a car then you must definitely consider this car as one of your options.
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        Likes (9)
      • TA
        Tariq Anna
        6 Month ago
        Review for Skoda Kushaq
        5.0
        Comfortable seat is good and everywhere everything very very good this car drive is easy and very beautiful and mileage is good and everything is good but I am not nice condition is low by with next month
        Likes (23)
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      KIA Sonet and Skoda Kushaq 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 Skoda Kushaq?
      The on-road price of Skoda Kushaq is Rs. 13.77 Lakh in New Delhi.