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KIA Sonet vs Volkswagen Vento

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or Volkswagen Vento? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Vento. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Volkswagen Vento Price starts at Rs.9.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Trendline Metallic 1.0. KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Volkswagen Vento is a 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 110PS@5000rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Vento has a mileage of 17.69 kmpl (base model).

Sonet vs Vento

Key HighlightsKIA SonetVolkswagen Vento
PriceRs.7.99 LakhRs.9.19 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc999 cc
Power82 bhp @ 6000 rpm110PS@5000rpm
Mileage/Range18.83 kmpl17.69 kmpl
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KIA Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT car
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
7.99 Lakh
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Volkswagen Vento Trendline Metallic 1.0 car
Trendline Metallic 1.0
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Specifications Overview

Sonet specificationsVento specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
8.97 Lakh
10.28 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
494 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
110PS@5000rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Sonet Brakes, Suspension & TyresVento Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Mc Pherson Strut With Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Semi-independent trailing arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
-
Front Tyre Size
195 / 65 R15
175/70 R14
Rear Tyre Size
195 / 65 R15
175/70 R14
Turning Radius
-
5.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195 / 65 R15
-
Wheels Size
R15
-

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Sonet Infotainment & CommunicationVento Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
Yes + 8 inch
No
Multifunction Display
No
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
-
Integrated Music System
No
-
Speakers
No
-
AM/FM Radio
No
-
USB Compatibility
No
-
Wireless Charger
No
-
Basic Warranty
-
4 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
-
Upto 7 years

Engine & Transmission

Sonet Engine & TransmissionVento Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1197 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
In-line
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
6 Speed
Power
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
110PS@5000rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
175Nm@1750rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
ARAI Certified Economy
18.83 kmpl
17.69 kmpl
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
-
Turbocharger
No
-

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

Sonet SafetyVento Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
-
Airbags
6
-
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
-
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
-
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
-
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
-
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
-
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
-
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
-
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Sonet Dimensions & CapacityVento Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3995 mm
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
1699 mm
Height
1610 mm
1467 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2553 mm
Ground Clearance
-
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
55 Litres
Boot Space
385 Litres
494 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
1122 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Sonet Pros & ConsVento 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
  • Excellent ride and handling set up
  • Powerful 1.0 engine
  • Solid build quality
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 NA petrol engine is available in three variants only
  • No more diesel on offer
  • Not as feature loaded as other sedans
  • Not as spacious as other sedans
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Sonet and Volkswagen Vento

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. Vento has Central Locking.

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, Vento is an with doors and seats ,55 Litres fuel tank capacity, 494 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1467 mm height, 4390 mm length, 1699 mm width, and 1122 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

KIA Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Vento comes with FWD (Front Wheel Drive) and 6 Speed Manual transmission.

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KIA Sonet and Volkswagen Vento Owner Reviews

  • Sonet Review
  • Vento Review
    • K
      Kisu
      2 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 (6)
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      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 (4)
    • 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 (5)
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      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 (4)
    • 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 (3)
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      Dr kanumilli srinivasa rao
      2 Year ago
      Review for Volkswagen Vento
      5.0
      Excellent car. This is my second vento. I love volkswagen brand. Full safety, comfortable vehicles.
      Likes (2)
    • S
      SURESH
      2 Year ago
      Review for Volkswagen Vento
      4.3
      Very safty car, and look fentastic, i love my car vento
      Likes (1)
    • M
      Mohanraj
      2 Year ago
      Review for Volkswagen Vento
      4.3
      Best car ever, stability, comfort, safety. But maintenance cost is too high.
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    • B
      Balakrishnan
      2 Year ago
      Review for Volkswagen Vento
      5.0
      Excellent vehicle
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    • MB
      Madathil Babu Jayaprakash
      2 Year ago
      Review for Volkswagen Vento
      5.0
      Purchased in 2011, all these years trouble free drive. Excellent service. Show room maintained till 2018 .
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    KIA Sonet and Volkswagen Vento 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 Volkswagen Vento?
    The on-road price of Volkswagen Vento is Rs. 10.28 Lakh in New Delhi.