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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.9.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for XL Petrol and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol 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.7.99 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 1.2 Petrol MT car
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
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Specifications Overview

Kicks specificationsSonet specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
10.63 Lakh
8.97 Lakh
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
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Kicks Brakes, Suspension & TyresSonet 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
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
215/60 R17
195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
215/60 R17
195 / 65 R15
Turning Radius
5.2 meters
-
Tyre Size Spare
-
195 / 65 R15
Wheels Size
R17
R15

Exterior

Kicks ExteriorSonet Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
checkYes
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
No
Daytime Running Lights
-
No
LED headlight
-
No
Projector headlight
-
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
No

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Kicks Infotainment & CommunicationSonet Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
Yes + 8 inch
Multifunction Display
checkYes
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
No
Integrated Music System
-
No
Speakers
-
No
AM/FM Radio
-
No
USB Compatibility
-
No
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
2 Years / 50000 Kms
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Engine & Transmission

Kicks Engine & TransmissionSonet 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
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
5 Gears
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
-
Emission Norm
BS VI
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Kicks Comfort & ConvenienceSonet 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
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
-
Leather streering wheels
-
No
Drive Modes
NA
-
Keyless Entry
checkYes
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
-
No

Safety

Kicks SafetySonet Safety
NCAP Rating
-
Not Tested
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
No
Overspeed Warning
-
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)
checkYes
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
-
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Kicks Dimensions & CapacitySonet 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
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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
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Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Kicks Pros & ConsSonet 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, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

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, It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, .

Transmission

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

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Nissan Kicks and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

  • Kicks Review
  • Sonet Review
    • DS
      Dimple Sharma
      9 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      4.7
      Driving experience is good. Looks and performance is also good.
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    • ST
      Swadesh Tomar
      11 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      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
      12 Month ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      4.7
      Affordable SUV , better than Cretan Kia in terms of size and power.
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    • S
      Sudip
      1 Year ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      3.7
      Interiors of high quality and feel extremely premium and nicely put together. Right combination of colour and materials that make look and feel very welcoming. Touch screen infotainment system which chiselled beautifully.
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    • H
      Hrishikesh
      1 Year ago
      Review for Nissan Kicks
      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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    • 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)
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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 (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
      It continues to be powered by the same 1.2-liter petrol engine and 1.5-liter diesel engine options as its predecessor.
      Likes (6)
    • 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 (5)
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    Nissan Kicks and KIA Sonet FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Nissan Kicks?
    The on-road price of Nissan Kicks is Rs. 10.63 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.