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KIA Sonet vs Tata Punch

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or Tata Punch? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Punch. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Tata Punch Price starts at Rs.6.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pure MT. KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Tata Punch is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 84.82 bhp@6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Punch has a mileage of 18.97 kmpl (base model).

Sonet vs Punch

Key HighlightsKIA SonetTata Punch
PriceRs.7.99 LakhRs.6.13 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc1199 cc
Power82 bhp @ 6000 rpm84.82 bhp@6000 rpm
Mileage/Range18.83 kmpl18.97 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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Tata Punch Pure MT car
Tata Punch
Pure MT
Rs. 6.13 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Sonet specificationsPunch specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.97 Lakh
    6.88 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.5
    4.3
    Boot Space (Litres)
    385 Litres
    366 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1197 cc
    1199 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    84.82 bhp@6000 rpm
    Colors
    Sonet Colours
    Punch Colours
    Images
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    Sonet Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Sonet Brakes, Suspension & TyresPunch Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Independent, Lower Wishbone Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
    Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and 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
    185/70 R15
    Rear Tyre Size
    195 / 65 R15
    185/70 R15
    Tyre Size Spare
    195 / 65 R15
    185/70 R15
    Wheels Size
    R15
    R15

    Exterior

    Sonet ExteriorPunch Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    Front Only
    Front Only
    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
    No
    LED headlight
    No
    No
    Projector headlight
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Sonet Infotainment & CommunicationPunch 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
    Gesture Control
    -
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    No
    Speakers
    No
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    No
    USB Compatibility
    No
    No
    Wireless Charger
    No
    No
    Basic Warranty
    -
    3 Years or 100000 KMS

    Engine & Transmission

    Sonet Engine & TransmissionPunch Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1197 cc
    1199 cc
    Engine Type
    Smartstream G 1.2
    1.2 Revotron
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    3
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    SOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    5 Gears
    5 Gears
    Power
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    84.82 bhp@6000 rpm
    Torque
    115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
    115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
    Fast Charging
    -
    No
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    18.83 kmpl
    20.09 kmpl
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2
    Turbocharger
    No
    No

    Comfort & Convenience

    Sonet Comfort & ConveniencePunch 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
    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
    -
    2
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    No
    No
    Parking Assist
    No
    No

    Safety

    Sonet SafetyPunch 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
    checkYes
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    checkYes
    No
    ASR / Traction Control
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    checkYes
    No
    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 & CapacityPunch Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3995 mm
    3827 mm
    Width
    1790 mm
    1742 mm
    Height
    1610 mm
    1615 mm
    Wheelbase
    2500 mm
    2445 mm
    Ground Clearance
    -
    187 mm
    No. of Seats
    5
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    45 Litres
    37 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    3.4 Litres
    3.5 Litres
    Boot Space
    385 Litres
    366 Litres
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Sonet Pros & ConsPunch 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
    • The Punch offers a distinct appearance with its SUV-inspired styling
    • Its interior provides good practical and utility space, ensuring functionality
    • Equipped with a multitude of features including a 7-inch Harman touchscreen, rain sensing wipers, automatic climate control, and an electric sunroof
    • The availability of dual-cylinder CNG technology gives usable boot space
    • Convenient 90-degree door opening allows easy ingress and egres
    • Enhanced safety is highlighted by its impressive 5-Star GNCAP rating
    • The Punch demonstrates refined road manners and commendable on-road stability
    • Customization packages are offered to enhance the car with additional features
    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 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine lacks the refinement found in competitors' 4-cylinder engines
    • The cabin's width restricts accommodation to four adults, making it strictly a 4-seater
    • There's no provision for a turbo-petrol or diesel engine
    • The AMT transmission exhibits occasional jerkiness and feels sluggish
    • The NVH level leaves room for improvement; the engine lacks the desired refinement
    • The top-spec AMT variants surpass the Rs 10 lakh price bracket
    • Some features, including auto-dimming IRVM, 60:40 folding rear seats, rear armrest, and rear AC vents, are not available
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    Detailed Comparison of KIA Sonet and Tata Punch

    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. Punch has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, 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, Punch is an with doors and seats ,37 Litres fuel tank capacity, 366 Litres boot space, 187 mm ground clearance.It has 1615 mm height, 3827 mm length, 1742 mm width, .

    Transmission

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

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    KIA Sonet and Tata Punch Owner Reviews

    • Sonet Review
    • Punch 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.
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      • S
        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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        Iyyappan K
        14 Apr 2024
        Review for Tata Punch
        5.0
        IT IS THE BEST CAR TO THE INDIAN ROAD FAVORABLE AND ECONOMIC BASED VEHICLE.SAFETY AND BEST OFFER TO BUY FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS FAMILY AND FULFILL THEIR"S AMBITION OF LIFE.
        Likes (3)
      • Mm
        Mir murtaza
        14 Apr 2024
        Review for Tata Punch
        4.2
        "After driving my car for a year, I've found its overall performance to be satisfactory, though not exceptional. While it reliably gets me from point A to point B, I've noticed some areas where it could be better. The engine provides adequate power, but lacks the punch I was hoping for, especially during acceleration. The handling is decent, but it could be more responsive and agile, particularly around corners. one area of concern is the fuel mileage, which is not great, leading to more frequent visits to the pump than I would prefer. In conclusion, while my car has served me well overall, there's definitely room for improvement in various aspects of its performance and build quality."
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      • B
        Bijender
        13 Apr 2024
        Review for Tata Punch
        5.0
        Feel happy and safe drive with family. Enjoy every moment drive soft. Feel happy with family tour. Any type of road drive is cool going. So exchange petrol punch with punch ev.
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        swarna
        09 Apr 2024
        Review for Tata Punch
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        Likes (2)
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        Gautam
        30 Mar 2024
        Review for Tata Punch
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        Superb car, budget friendly car, Nice driving experience, No. 1 car.
        Likes (3)
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      KIA Sonet and Tata Punch 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 Tata Punch?
      The on-road price of Tata Punch is Rs. 6.88 Lakh in New Delhi.