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Tata Xpres-T EV vs KIA Sonet

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Xpres-T EV or KIA Sonet? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Xpres-T EV and Sonet. Tata Xpres-T EV Price starts at Rs.13.04 Lakh (ex-showroom) for XM PLus and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Tata Xpres-T EV can generate 30 KW @ 4500 rpm power whereas KIA Sonet is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of range, Xpres-T EV provides a range of 213 km/charge (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Xpres-T EV vs Sonet

Key HighlightsTata Xpres-T EVKIA Sonet
PriceRs.13.04 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A1197 cc
Power30 KW @ 4500 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range213 km/charge18.83 kmpl
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Tata Xpres-T EV XM PLus car
XM PLus
Rs. 13.04 Lakh
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KIA Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT car
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Rs. 7.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Xpres-T EV specificationsSonet specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.88 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.97 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
User Rating
4.6
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
350 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
-
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
30 KW @ 4500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Xpres-T EV Brakes, Suspension & TyresSonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Mc Pherson Strut With Coil Springs
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist beam with dual path strut
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
175/65 R14
195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
175/65 R14
195 / 65 R15
Turning Radius
5.1 meters
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Tyre Size Spare
175/65 R14
195 / 65 R15
Wheels Size
R14
R15

Exterior

Xpres-T EV 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

Xpres-T EV InstrumentationSonet Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
-
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
No
Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Gear Indicator
-
No
Shift Indicator
-
Dynamic
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Information not available
-
Avg fuel economy display
-
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Xpres-T EV Infotainment & CommunicationSonet Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
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
3 Years or 125000 KMS
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Engine & Transmission

Xpres-T EV Engine & TransmissionSonet Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
-
1197 cc
Engine Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders
Electric Type
4
No. of valves per cylinder
Electric Type
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
DOHC
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gears
1 Speed
5 Gears
Power
30 KW @ 4500 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 2500 rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Battery Capacity
16.5 kwh
-
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
-
Charging Time
9 hrs 10 mins
-
Fast Charging
checkYes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
FWD

Comfort & Convenience

Xpres-T EV 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
checkYes
No
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
-
Leather streering wheels
-
No
Drive Modes
2
-
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
-
No

Safety

Xpres-T EV 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)
No
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
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

Xpres-T EV Dimensions & CapacitySonet Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3994 mm
3995 mm
Width
1677 mm
1790 mm
Height
1537 mm
1610 mm
Wheelbase
2498 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm
-
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.4 Litres
Boot Space
350 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1586 kg
-
Body Type
Sedan
SUV

Pros & Cons

Xpres-T EV Pros & ConsSonet Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Offers good range for the price.
  • A very popular product among cab/fleet operators
  • It offers a fantastic warranty on the electric powertrain.
  • 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
  • Could have been more powerful.
  • Looks basic as compared to Tigor EV's other variants.
  • 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 Xpres-T EV and KIA Sonet

Safety

Xpres-T EV comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Central Locking, 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.

Transmission

Tata Xpres-T EV comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 1 Speed Automatic transmission. And Sonet comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Tata Xpres-T EV and KIA Sonet Owner Reviews

  • Xpres-T EV Review
  • Sonet Review
    • A
      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for Tata Xpres-T EV
      4.0
      Overall the car is decent with good features and safety is top notch as its a tata car. Good sedan card in budget. The future is of EV and this car will pick demand in few years. The charging takes quite some time which can be frustrating at times thats why I keep it on charge st night and use it for daily commute
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    • RP
      Rohit Paswan
      7 Month ago
      Review for Tata Xpres-T EV
      5.0
      Nice car battery pickup nice features Amazing car I am very happy
      Likes (2)
    • MI
      Md Isha Ahmaed
      7 Month ago
      Review for Tata Xpres-T EV
      5.0
      It's a very good comfortable stylish nice color
      Likes (1)
    • PS
      Prabhjot Singh
      7 Month ago
      Review for Tata Xpres-T EV
      5.0
      I like it very much. It is my dream car. The shape is fantastic. its front and rare are beautiful
      Likes (4)
    • MR
      Md Ripan
      8 Month ago
      Review for Tata Xpres-T EV
      5.0
      I am going to buy this car. very much silent and comfortable car
      Likes (2)
    • 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 (17)
    • 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)
    • S
      Santhosh
      4 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
      4 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 (6)
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    Tata Xpres-T EV and KIA Sonet FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Tata Xpres-T EV?
    The on-road price of Tata Xpres-T EV is Rs. 13.88 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.