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Mahindra XUV700 vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra XUV700 or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XUV700 and Sonet. Mahindra XUV700 Price starts at Rs.14.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MX 2.0 L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Mahindra XUV700 is 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 197 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, XUV700 provides a mileage of 13 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

XUV700 vs Sonet

Key HighlightsMahindra XUV700KIA Sonet
PriceRs.14.49 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1997 cc1197 cc
Power197 bhp @ 5000 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range13 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Mahindra XUV700 MX 2.0 L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol car
MX 2.0 L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol
Rs. 14.49 Lakh
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KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT car
HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
Rs. 8.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
16.87 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
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385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
XUV700 Images
XUV700 Images
XUV700 Images
Sonet Images
Sonet Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
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Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
235/65 R17
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
235/65 R17
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
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5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
155/90 R18
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R17
R15

Instrumentation

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

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
8 inches
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Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
Speakers
4
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/ Unlimited Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/ 150000 kms
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1997 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)
Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
13 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
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180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
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Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4695 mm
3995 mm
Width
1890 mm
1790 mm
Height
1755 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
3.4 Litres
Boot Space
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385 Litres
Kerb Weight
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1287 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Beautiful styling with a solid road presence
  • Comfortable interior with sorted ergonomics and spacious cabin
  • It is loaded with a lot of modern features such as a big touchscreen infotainment, a 12-speaker Sony sound system, a panoramic sunroof, 360-camera, memory seats, and more
  • Powerful diesel and petrol engines on offer mated with smooth automatic transmissions
  • The AWD drivetrain option makes it suitable for off-road lovers
  • It offers good build quality, a 5-Star GNCAP rating, and ADAS for added safety
  • The ride quality is comfortable thanks to the well-tuned suspension and sorted 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
  • There is very little boot space if the third row is in use
  • The third-row space is crammed and suitable for kids only
  • AWD drivetrain is available with the diesel AT variant only, with no option for MT or petrol engine
  • Some interior plastic takes away the premiumness of the cabin
  • Misses on some features such as auto-dimming IRVM, paddle shifters, and some others
  • The petrol engines are not fuel-efficient
  • 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 XUV700 and KIA Sonet

Safety

XUV700 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. 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

XUV700 has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 200 mm. It is 1890 mm wide, 1755 mm high and 4695 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2750 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

Mahindra XUV700 comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra XUV700 and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

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    • Jv
      Jaydev verma
      16 Sep 2025
      5.0
      The XUV700 in Aeroplane mode drives excellently. The price is reasonable, and I really like this car. Driving it feels very good and enjoyable.
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      karn
      08 Sep 2025
      4.7
      I like this car because it feels luxurious and offers a very comfortable ride. It runs smoothly, the AC is excellent, and I’m very satisfied with all its features. Overall, it’s extremely comfortable.
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      HITESH MEENA
      22 Aug 2025
      1.0
      Mahindra XUV700 both are nice cars. If I had to choose, I’d pick the one I like the most. It’s a lovely car with a sweet design, and it’s my top choice.
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    • DK
      Dilnawaz Khan
      1 Month ago
      4.5
      An Indian car offering maximum comfort and luxury within a ₹20 lakh budget. It comes with power windows, 7 seats, attractive looks, and an automatic transmission. Mahindra’s service is also excellent.
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    • Vs
      Vanish sachan
      2 Month ago
      4.5
      It is the best car in this segment i love this car very much it is also so comfortable and reliable and have all futuristic features and I love mahindra.
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