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Land Rover Defender vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Land Rover Defender or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Defender and Sonet. Land Rover Defender Price starts at Rs.1.04 Cr (ex-showroom) for 2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Land Rover Defender is 4 cylinder, 4997 cc Engine can generate 296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Defender provides a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Defender vs Sonet

Key HighlightsLand Rover DefenderKIA Sonet
PriceRs.1.04 CrRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity4997 cc1197 cc
Power296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range14 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Land Rover Defender 2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE car
Land Rover Defender
2.0L Petrol PHEV 110 X-Dynamic HSE
Rs. 1.04 Cr
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KIA Sonet
HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
Rs. 8.00 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.23 Cr
    Price Breakup
    8.98 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.4
    Boot Space (Litres)
    397 Litres
    385 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    4997 cc
    1197 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Colors
    Defender Colours
    Sonet Colours
    Images
    Defender Images
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    Defender Images
    Sonet Images
    Sonet Images
    Sonet Images
    Sonet Images
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    Exterior

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

    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Front Suspension
    Double Wishbones Coil Suspension
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Multi-link
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Disc
    Drum
    Wheels
    Alloy
    Steel
    Spare Wheel
    Alloy
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    255/60 R20
    195/65 R15
    Rear Tyre Size
    255/60 R20
    195/65 R15
    Turning Radius
    5.65 meters
    5.1 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    255/65 R19
    195/65 R15
    Wheels Size
    R20
    R15

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Apple CarPlay
    check
    Android Auto
    check
    Voice Command
    check
    Infotainment Screen
    check
    check
    Multifunction Display
    check
    Touchscreen Size
    11.4 inches
    -
    Display Screen for Rear Passengers
    -
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    check
    Gesture Control
    Integrated Music System
    check
    Speakers
    6+
    AM/FM Radio
    check
    USB Compatibility
    check
    Wireless Charger
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years/100000 Kms
    3 Years/Unlimited Kms
    Extended Warranty
    10 Years/100000 kms
    Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

    Engine & Transmission

    Engine Capacity
    4997 cc
    1197 cc
    Engine Type
    2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
    Smartstream G 1.2
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    -
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Manual
    Gears
    8
    5
    Power
    296.3bhp @ 5500 rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Torque
    400 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
    115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
    Fast Charging
    -
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    14 kmpl
    18.83 kmpl
    Top Speed
    191 kmph
    180 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS VI
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    5018 mm
    3995 mm
    Width
    2105 mm
    1790 mm
    Height
    1967 mm
    1610 mm
    Wheelbase
    3022 mm
    2500 mm
    Ground Clearance
    218 mm
    190 mm
    No. of Seats
    6
    5
    No. of Doors
    4
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    89 Litres
    45 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    7 Litres
    3.4 Litres
    Boot Space
    397 Litres
    385 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    2158 kg
    1287 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Comes with a Powerful Engine
    • Rugged Nature
    • Well-sorted Ride and Handling Dynamics
    • 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
    Cons
    • Expensive to Buy
    • Not A True Blue Off Roader Anymore
    • Quirky Looks are not to everyone's tastes
    • 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
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    Detailed Comparison of Land Rover Defender and KIA Sonet

    Safety

    Defender comes loaded with 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, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, ADAS. Sonet has 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.

    Body

    Defender has doors and seats. It is an with 397 Litres boot space, 89 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 218 mm. It is 2105 mm wide, 1967 mm high and 5018 mm long. It has 2158 kg kerb weight and 3022 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Sonet is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1287 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

    Land Rover Defender comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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    Land Rover Defender and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

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        S pranith
        23 Aug 2025
        5.0
        For my family, comfort, and social status, I prefer to buy a Land Rover Defender. I would like to know the price and other details, so please provide them.
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        Garry
        1 Year ago
        5.0
        I used to own this car. It was incredibly comfortable with a generous amount of rear space, making it ideal for long journeys. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would certainly recommend it
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        N vasudevareddy
        2 Year ago
        4.4
        It is equipped with advanced safety features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and a robust body structure designed to provide protection in the event of a collision. Additionally, it offers excellent off-road capabilities, contributing to overall safety in various driving conditions.
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        Ashik
        2 Year ago
        4.4
        It is considered to offer good value for money due to its rugged build, off-road capabilities, and versatile design. It provides a blend of luxury and functionality, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a capable and reliable vehicle.
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        Anonymous
        2 Year ago
        5.0
        Very good experience to defender car amazing features
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