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Nissan Kicks vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Nissan Kicks or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Kicks and Sonet. Nissan Kicks Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for XL Petrol and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Nissan Kicks is 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Kicks provides a mileage of 14.23 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Kicks vs Sonet

Key HighlightsNissan KicksKIA Sonet
PriceRs.9.50 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1498 cc1197 cc
Power104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range14.23 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Nissan Kicks XL Petrol car
XL Petrol
Rs. 9.50 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
N/A
8.98 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.0
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
400 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
Kicks Images
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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
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
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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
Mc Pherson Strut With Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Springs
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel
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Steel
Front Tyre Size
215/60 R17
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
215/60 R17
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.2 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
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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
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Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
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Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

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

Basic Warranty
2 Years / 50000 Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
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Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1498 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.5 L HR15 Petrol& 1498 cc& 4 Cylinders Inline& 4 Valves/Cylinder& DOHC
Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
In-line
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
5
Power
104.5 bhp @ 5600 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
142 Nm @ 4000 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.96 kwh
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Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
14.23 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
165 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
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AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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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
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Drive Modes
NA
3
Keyless Entry
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Safety

Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Overspeed Warning
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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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Hill Assist
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4384 mm
3995 mm
Width
1813 mm
1790 mm
Height
1651 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2673 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
210 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.3 Litres
3.4 Litres
Boot Space
400 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1164 kg
1287 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Solid build quality on offer
  • Low sticker price as compared to all other rivals
  • Great ride, feels composed at high speeds
  • 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
  • No diesel on offer
  • Tight on space as compared to Creta / Vitara
  • Missing features - no sunroof for example
  • 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 Nissan Kicks and KIA Sonet

Safety

Kicks comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, 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

Kicks has doors and seats. It is an with 400 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 210 mm. It is 1813 mm wide, 1651 mm high and 4384 mm long. It has 1164 kg kerb weight and 2673 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

Nissan Kicks comes with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and 5 Speed Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Nissan Kicks and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

  • Kicks Review
  • Sonet Review
    • DS
      Dimple Sharma
      2 Year ago
      4.7
      Driving experience is good. Looks and performance is also good.
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    • PM
      Prabir Mukherjee
      2 Year ago
      4.3
      Extremely happy. I also want to buy another one.
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    • ST
      Swadesh Tomar
      2 Year ago
      4.3
      Nice car in SUV segment. Best part is, it comes with both petrol and diesel fuel type. Very comfortable to drive.
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    • HN
      Himanshu Nagpal
      2 Year ago
      4.7
      Affordable SUV , better than Cretan Kia in terms of size and power.
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      Hrishikesh
      2 Year ago
      3.7
      Plenty of features make innovative and convenient. Different modes of camera views depending on the situation . Makes parking even in the tightest of spots an easy affair. Dashboard quite a bit making the cabin feel roomier.
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