The Nissan Magnite is all set to hit the showrooms soon and has become significantly popular even before its launch. The car is expected to be priced aggressively to give tough competition to its rivals like the Hyundai Venue, Ford Ecosport, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, and the Mahindra XUV300. While the pricing of the vehicle is still not out, we do know all the details about the specs, features, and other small details about the car. Having said that, here is a Nissan Magnite Vs Kia Sonet spec comparison which will help you compare these two products in an effective manner.
The Kia Sonnet gets an aggressive and appealing design language which makes it one of the best and unique cars in terms of looks in the segment. When compared to the Magnite, the Kia Sonet happens to be significantly wider and taller. The length, wheelbase and the ground clearance of both the vehicles remain similar to each other. Having said that, while the Magnite looks radical and unique, the Sonet gets a much more aggressive and a sporty design language. A detailed comparison of the dimensions of the two vehicles is given below:
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| Specification | Nissan Magnite | Kia Sonet |
| Length | 3994 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1758 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1572 mm | 1642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 205 mm |
| Boot Space | 336-litres | 392-litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40-litres | 45-litres |
Unline the Nissan Magnite, the Kia Sonet can be had with a diesel engine. Powering the Nissan Magnite are two different engine options which include a 1.-L naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 1.0-L Turbo petrol engine. These engines come mated to a 5-speed MT while the turbo petrol can also be had with an optional CVT gearbox. The Kia Sonet on the other hand gets multiple powertrain options. More details are given below:
| Model | Nissan Magnite | Kia Sonet |
| Engine | B4D 1.0-L NA Petrol HRAO 1.0-L Turbo Petrol MT HTAO 1.0-L Turbo Petrol CVT | 1.2-L Smartsteam G 1.2-L 1.0-L T-GDI Turbo Petrol 1.5-L WGT CRDi 1.5-L CRDi VGT |
| Max. Power | 72 PS 100 PS 100 PS | 83 PS 120 PS 100 PS 115 PS |
| Max. Torque | 96 NM 160 NM 152 NM | 115 Nm 172 Nm 240 Nm 250 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT 5-Speed MT CVT | 5-Speed MT 6-Speed iMT/7-Speed DCT 6-Speed MT 6-Speed AT |
| Mileage | 18.75 kmpl 20 kmpl 17.7 kmpl | 18.4 kmpl 18.2/18.3 kmpl 24.1 kmpl 19 kmpl |
| Emission Norm | BS6 | BS6 |
With this being said, the Nissan Magnite Vs Kia Sonet comparison reveals that both of these cars offer a great package to the owners. We will be able to further comment on this comparison once the prices of the Nissan Magnite are out. Having said that, join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiasts Whatsapp Group to be a part of interesting automotive discussions. Also, Subscribe to our Youtube Channel to get the latest updates and unbiased reviews.
