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Tata Nexon vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Nexon or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Nexon and Sonet. Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.8.15 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Tata Nexon is 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27bhp @ 5500rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Nexon provides a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Nexon vs Sonet

Key HighlightsTata NexonKIA Sonet
PriceRs.8.15 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity1199 cc1197 cc
Power118.27bhp @ 5500rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.44 kmpl18.83 kmpl
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Tata Nexon Smart car
Tata Nexon
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Rs. 8.15 Lakh
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KIA Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
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    Specifications Overview

    Nexon specificationsSonet specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    9.12 Lakh
    8.97 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.5
    Boot Space (Litres)
    382 Litres
    385 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1199 cc
    1197 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Colors
    Nexon Colours
    Sonet Colours
    Images
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    Nexon Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Nexon Brakes, Suspension & TyresSonet 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
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Steel Rims
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    195/60 R16
    195 / 65 R15
    Rear Tyre Size
    195/60 R16
    195 / 65 R15
    Turning Radius
    5.1 meters
    -
    Tyre Size Spare
    195/60 R16
    195 / 65 R15
    Wheels Size
    R16
    R15

    Exterior

    Nexon ExteriorSonet Exterior
    Sunroof
    No
    No
    Power Windows
    Front Only
    Front Only
    Adjustable ORVMs
    Internally Adjustable
    Electrically Adjustable
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    checkYes
    No
    Rear Wiper
    No
    No
    Rear Defogger
    No
    No
    Bootlid Opener
    Internal with Key
    Electric Tailgate Release
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    No
    No
    Daytime Running Lights
    LED
    No
    LED headlight
    checkYes
    No
    Projector headlight
    No
    checkYes
    Automatic Headlamps
    No
    No
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
    No
    No

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Nexon Infotainment & CommunicationSonet Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    checkYes
    Yes + 8 inch
    Multifunction Display
    No
    No
    Touchscreen Size
    10.24 inch
    -
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    No
    Speakers
    No
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    No
    USB Compatibility
    No
    No
    Wireless Charger
    No
    No
    Basic Warranty
    3 Years or 100000 KMS
    -
    Extended Warranty
    3 years or 125000 KMS
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Nexon Engine & TransmissionSonet 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
    SOHC
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    5 Gears
    5 Gears
    Power
    118.27bhp @ 5500rpm
    82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
    Torque
    170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
    115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    -
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    17.44 kmpl
    18.83 kmpl
    Top Speed
    150 kmph
    -
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Nexon Comfort & ConvenienceSonet Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    No
    Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
    Automatic climate control
    No
    No
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    Co-Driver Only
    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
    No
    Drive Modes
    3
    -
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    No
    No
    Parking Assist
    No
    No

    Safety

    Nexon SafetySonet Safety
    NCAP Rating
    5 Star (Global NCAP)
    Not Tested
    Airbags
    6
    6
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    checkYes
    No
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    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)
    checkYes
    checkYes
    ASR / Traction Control
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    No
    checkYes
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    No
    checkYes
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    No
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    No
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Nexon Dimensions & CapacitySonet Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    3995 mm
    3995 mm
    Width
    1804 mm
    1790 mm
    Height
    1620 mm
    1610 mm
    Wheelbase
    2498 mm
    2500 mm
    Ground Clearance
    208 mm
    -
    No. of Seats
    5
    5
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    44 Litres
    45 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    5.5 Litres
    3.4 Litres
    Boot Space
    382 Litres
    385 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1295 kg
    -
    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Nexon Pros & ConsSonet Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • The new design makes the car look premium.
    • The base variant gets a good number of features.
    • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
    • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
    • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
    • The car comes with multiple engine options.
    • 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
    • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
    • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
    • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
    • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
    • 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 and KIA Sonet

    Safety

    Nexon 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), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. 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

    Nexon has doors and seats. It is an with 382 Litres boot space, 44 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 208 mm. It is 1804 mm wide, 1620 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has 1295 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, It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, .

    Transmission

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

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    Tata Nexon and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

    • Nexon Review
    • Sonet Review
      • D
        Dk
        13 Apr 2024
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        5.0
        Mind blowing performance if had no issue in driving it was fabulous great work against road.
        Likes (3)
      • Ba
        Bharat ambekar
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        Likes (6)
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        Saket mishra
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        Review for Tata Nexon
        5.0
        Best car in my range which is under 10 lakhs.
        Likes (3)
      • KP
        Kiran Pradhan
        29 Days ago
        Review for Tata Nexon
        5.0
        Best vehicle I've ever owned. The best car under budget is this one. Both this model and this car appeal to me. I'm grateful, Tata Motors.
        Likes (5)
      • TS
        Thurubilli Sai
        30 Days ago
        Review for Tata Nexon
        5.0
        A compact SUV with a combination of features, performance, and style is the Tata Nexon. All things considered, the Tata Nexon is a very attractive, well-equipped, and secure small SUV choice.
        Likes (1)
      • K
        Kisu
        3 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
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        Likes (15)
      • S
        Sugumaran
        4 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
        4 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 (8)
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        Santhosh
        4 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
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        Likes (6)
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        Vijay
        4 Month ago
        Review for KIA Sonet
        4.4
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      Tata Nexon and KIA Sonet FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Tata Nexon?
      The on-road price of Tata Nexon is Rs. 9.12 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.