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Mahindra XUV300 vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra XUV300 or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XUV300 and Sonet. Mahindra XUV300 Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for W2 Petrol 5 Seater MT and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Mahindra XUV300 is 3 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, XUV300 provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

XUV300 vs Sonet

Key HighlightsMahindra XUV300KIA Sonet
PriceRs.7.99 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc1197 cc
Power108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Mahindra XUV300 W2 Petrol 5 Seater MT car
Mahindra XUV300
W2 Petrol 5 Seater MT
Rs. 7.99 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    XUV300 specificationsSonet specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.97 Lakh
    8.97 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.4
    Boot Space (Litres)
    -
    385 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1197 cc
    1197 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Colors
    XUV300 Colours
    Sonet Colours
    Images
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    XUV300 Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    XUV300 Brakes, Suspension & TyresSonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Twist beam suspension with coil spring
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Disc
    Drum
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    205/65 R16
    195 / 65 R15
    Rear Tyre Size
    205/65 R16
    195 / 65 R15
    Turning Radius
    5.3 meters
    -
    Tyre Size Spare
    205/65 R16
    195 / 65 R15
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R15

    Exterior

    XUV300 ExteriorSonet Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    checkYes
    Front Only
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Electrically Adjustable
    Electrically Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    No
    No
    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
    No
    checkYes
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

    XUV300 InstrumentationSonet Instrumentation
    Low Fuel Level Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    No
    No
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    -
    Gear Indicator
    checkYes
    No
    Shift Indicator
    Dynamic
    Dynamic
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Analogue
    Speedometer
    Digital
    -
    Odometer
    Digital
    -
    Avg fuel economy display
    checkYes
    checkYes

    Infotainment & Communication

    XUV300 Infotainment & CommunicationSonet Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    Yes + 8 inch
    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
    3 Years / Unlimited KMS
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    XUV300 Engine & TransmissionSonet Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1197 cc
    1197 cc
    Engine Type
    1.2 Turbo
    Smartstream G 1.2
    No. of Cylinders
    3
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6 Speed
    5 Gears
    Power
    108.6 bhp @ 5000 rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Torque
    200 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
    115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    -
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    17 kmpl
    18.83 kmpl
    Top Speed
    175 kmph
    -
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    XUV300 Comfort & ConvenienceSonet 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
    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
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    -
    No
    Parking Assist
    No
    No
    Parking Sensors
    Rear
    Rear

    Safety

    XUV300 SafetySonet Safety
    NCAP Rating
    5 Star (Global NCAP)
    Not Tested
    Airbags
    2
    6
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    checkYes
    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)
    No
    checkYes
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    No
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    No
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    No
    checkYes
    Lane Departure Warning
    -
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    No
    checkYes
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    No
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    No
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    XUV300 Dimensions & CapacitySonet Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3995 mm
    3995 mm
    Width
    1821 mm
    1790 mm
    Height
    1627 mm
    1610 mm
    Wheelbase
    2600 mm
    2500 mm
    Ground Clearance
    180 mm
    -
    No. of Seats
    5
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    42 Litres
    45 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    6 Litres
    3.4 Litres
    Boot Space
    -
    385 Litres
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    XUV300 Pros & ConsSonet Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Loaded with a plethora of amenities such as dual-zone climate control, touchscreen infotainment, steering-mounted controls, automatic headlamps and wipers, and more
    • The SUV comes with a range of engine options including petrol, diesel, and turbo-petrol variants.
    • It offers comfortable seating and a spacious cabin with practical storage solutions
    • The XUV300 delivers excellent handling and responsive steering for enhanced maneuverability
    • Equipped with advanced safety features like six airbags, all-4 disc brakes, and more, earning a prestigious 5-Star GNCAP safety rating
    • It boasts refined and economical engines, whether it's the diesel or petrol model
    • It offers ample cabin space for up to five adults
    • 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
    • It has one of the smallest boot spaces in its segment
    • The fancier features are mostly found in the highest-spec models
    • The turbo-petrol versions cost more and only come with a manual transmission
    • Inside, the SUV has lots of features, but the design might seem a bit old-fashioned
    • The petrol and turbo-petrol engines aren't as fuel-efficient as some other cars in the class
    • It doesn't have rear AC vents, unlike some of its rivals
    • The rear legroom is not as great as some of its rivals
    • 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 Mahindra XUV300 and KIA Sonet

    Safety

    XUV300 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. 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, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

    Body

    XUV300 has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 42 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 180 mm. It is 1821 mm wide, 1627 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2600 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Sonet is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, .

    Transmission

    Mahindra XUV300 comes with FWD and 6 Speed Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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    Mahindra XUV300 and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

    • XUV300 Review
    • Sonet Review
      • PK
        Pravesh Kumar
        14 Apr 2024
        Review for Mahindra XUV300
        5.0
        Mahindra XUV 300 is very comparable and safety is very good. Mahindra XUV 300 driving is very smooth. Control of this car is very excellent and mileage is comparable. Thank you Mahindra.
        Likes (1)
      • P
        Pravin
        3 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra XUV300
        4.4
        The car is a well-rounded subcompact SUV with a strong performance combination.
        Likes (11)
      • Pj
        Praful jagdale
        3 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra XUV300
        4.4
        The mileage of thecar is around 16.9 km/l for the petrol and 20.5 km/l for the diesel.
        Likes (12)
      • Ds
        Digamber singh
        5 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra XUV300
        4.4
        The car also has a fully functional entertainment system with GPS, USB, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto compatibility, steering-mounted controls, and USB connectors. Among the other notable features are a sunroof, cruise control, electrically adjustable ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors), automatic climate control, and keyless entry with push-button start/stop.
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        Likes (18)
      • A
        Amit
        5 Month ago
        Review for Mahindra XUV300
        4.4
        Many safety features are standard, such as a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, and dual front airbags. Higher-end models also come with hill start assistance, disc brakes on all four wheels, electronic stability control, front parking sensors, and seven airbags.
        Likes (14)
      • 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 (13)
      • 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
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        Likes (6)
      • V
        Vijay
        3 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
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        It offers more space for passengers and cargo, making it a practical choice for families or individuals who require additional room.
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      Mahindra XUV300 and KIA Sonet FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Mahindra XUV300?
      The on-road price of Mahindra XUV300 is Rs. 8.97 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of KIA Sonet?
      The on-road price of KIA Sonet is Rs. 8.97 Lakh in New Delhi.