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Tata Nexon iCNG vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Nexon iCNG or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Nexon iCNG and Sonet. Tata Nexon iCNG Price starts at Rs.8.23 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Tata Nexon iCNG is 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 98.59 bhp @ 5000 power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Nexon iCNG provides a mileage of 17.44 km/kg (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Nexon iCNG vs Sonet

Key HighlightsTata Nexon iCNGKIA Sonet
PriceRs.8.23 LakhRs.7.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity1199 cc1197 cc
Power98.59 bhp @ 500082 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.44 km/kg18.83 kmpl
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Tata Nexon iCNG Smart car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
9.21 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
CNG
Petrol
User Rating
4.5
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
321 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
98.59 bhp @ 5000
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel
{195/60 R16}& Steel Rim
{195/65 R15}& Steel Rim
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
Wheels Size
R16
R15
Wheels Type
Steel Rims
Steel Rim With Wheel Covers

Exterior

Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Daytime Running Lights
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Outside door handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Bumpers
Black
Body Coloured
Antenna
Sharkfin
Roof Mounted
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails
Black
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Manually Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured With Indicators
Body Coloured

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
check
Shift Indicator
check
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
Multifunction Display
check
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
Speakers
-
AM/FM Radio
check
check
Wireless Charger
Front tweeters
Android Auto and Apple Carplay

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1199 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Three Cylinders
-
Fuel Type
CNG
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
98.59 bhp @ 5000
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
170 Nm @ 2000-3000 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.44 km/kg
18.83 kmpl
Top Speed
-
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
check

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3995 mm
3995 mm
Width
1804 mm
1790 mm
Height
1620 mm
1642 mm
Wheelbase
2498 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
208 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
3.4 Litres
Boot Space
321 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
1287 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The first CNG SUV with a turbo petrol engine
  • Dual-cylinder CNG technology offers more boot space
  • The interior is filled with a plethora of features such as ventilated seats, wireless charging, a 10.25-inch screen, and more
  • Offers 100 PS of power in CNG mode
  • It has a modern design with a sharp front and rear profile
  • The Nexon boasts a 5-star GNCAP safety rating
  • It offers direct CNG start and easy switchover of CNG to Petrol or vice versa
  • 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
  • The fit and finish of the cabin is questionable
  • Tata’s after sales service is not up to mark as compared to rivals
  • The ICE version of the Nexon has some technical issues, which might also be present in the iCNG version
  • Second row is not as spacious as some of the rivals
  • 3-Cylinder engine is not as refined as some of the rival
  • 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 iCNG and KIA Sonet

Safety

Nexon iCNG comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock. Sonet has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), 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.

Body

Nexon iCNG has doors and seats. It is an with 321 Litres boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 208 mm. It is 1804 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 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 1642 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1287 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Tata Nexon iCNG comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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Tata Nexon iCNG and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

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    • P
      Prakash
      11 Dec 2025
      5.0
      This car is very good in its segment, and I’m planning to buy it. Safety is my top priority, and the Nexon offers solid safety along with good looks. The CNG variant also provides impressive fuel efficiency. Overall, it’s a great car and I really like it.
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      Budhmal
      11 Dec 2025
      5.0
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      manali sharma
      09 Dec 2025
      5.0
      This car has a sporty look and is loaded with features for its segment. I love its design and the vibrant color options. It delivers great mileage in the city and handles city traffic smoothly, making it a perfect blend of style and practicality.
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      S ????
      06 Dec 2025
      5.0
      Very safe car with a very good design and mileage. True Indian car, comfortable, best-selling, robust, and powerful.
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      Piyush Gupta Viraat Gupta
      23 Nov 2025
      5.0
      It is the best car in terms of safety and durability. Tata is very good in technology and designs nowadays. Tata gives families trust and safety.
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