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Tata Nexon 2021-2023 vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Nexon 2021-2023 or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Nexon 2021-2023 and Sonet. Tata Nexon 2021-2023 Price starts at Rs.N/A (ex-showroom) for Petrol XE MT and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.8.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Tata Nexon 2021-2023 is 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 120 PS @ 5500 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Nexon 2021-2023 provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Nexon 2021-2023 vs Sonet

Key HighlightsTata Nexon 2021-2023KIA Sonet
PriceRs.8.00 LakhRs.8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1199 cc1197 cc
Power120 PS @ 5500 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Tata Nexon 2021-2023 Petrol XE MT car
Petrol XE MT
Rs. 8.00 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
4.4
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
350 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
120 PS @ 5500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
Front only
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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
Independent & Lower Wishbone & Mc Pherson Strut With Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent; closed profile Twist beam with Coil Spring and shock absorber
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
195/60 R16
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
195/60 R16
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5.1 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
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195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
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
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
3 Years or 125000 Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
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Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1199 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.2L Revotron Turbocharged
Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Speed
5
Power
120 PS @ 5500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Battery Capacity
30.2 kwh
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Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.33 kmpl
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
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180 kmph

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
ECO& City& Sport
3
Keyless Entry

Safety

Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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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)
Hydraulic
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
check
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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
3994 mm
3995 mm
Width
1811 mm
1790 mm
Height
1606 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2498 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
209 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
3.4 Litres
Boot Space
350 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1237 kg
1287 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Best in terms of safety in the Compact SUV segment
  • 5 star safety rating, feels solid
  • Availability of both petrol & diesel with MT and AMT
  • Good in terms of variants availability .
  • Spacious in terms of the front and rear seats both
  • Spacious interiors, sunroof across versions
  • 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
  • Rear design is not really impressive .
  • AMT gearbox value based but has shift lags
  • No telescopic steeering wheel available .
  • Petrol engine isn't as smooth as rivals
  • The quality of the head lamps could have been better
  • 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 Tata Nexon 2021-2023 and KIA Sonet

Safety

Nexon 2021-2023 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Hill Assist. 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

Nexon 2021-2023 has doors and seats. It is an with 350 Litres boot space, 44 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 209 mm. It is 1811 mm wide, 1606 mm high and 3994 mm long. It has 1237 kg kerb weight and 2498 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

Tata Nexon 2021-2023 comes with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and 6 Speed Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Tata Nexon 2021-2023 and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

  • Nexon 2021-2023 Review
  • Sonet Review
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      abhijeet
      06 May 2025
      5.0
      fantastic condition, almost new. Working remotely so not using it much. Good buy for anyone who wants to buy a Nexon at a discounted range and this is a fantastic drive.
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      Santhosh
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      Best car in India and I would recommend TATA is the best car to buy considering the safety for family and individuals who are travelling on highways. Road grip is amazing and I recommend 100% best car in India to purchase.
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      Parvinder Singh
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Excellent. This car is superb, comfortable, luxurious feel , mileage is so good. This car feels like SUV,
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      Sudesh Kumar
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Very nice look and design. All colours are available in this model. Features are good , compare to other brand. Look like so cool, mind blowing I can't explain about this model Thanks.
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      Nadeem
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      One of the best car in the segment, fully satisfied with Tata Nexon. Five star safety rating plus diesel is an advantage for fuel economy. Tata Nexon is a complete family car.
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