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KIA Sonet vs Tata Nexon iCNG

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Sonet or Tata Nexon iCNG? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Sonet and Nexon iCNG. KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT and Tata Nexon iCNG Price starts at Rs.9.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart (O). KIA Sonet is 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon iCNG is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 99 bhp @ 5000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Sonet provides a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model), and Nexon iCNG has a mileage of 17.44 km/kg (base model).

Sonet vs Nexon iCNG

Key HighlightsKIA SonetTata Nexon iCNG
PriceRs.7.99 LakhRs.9.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1197 cc1199 cc
Power82 bhp @ 6000 rpm99 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Mileage/Range18.83 kmpl17.44 km/kg
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KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT car
HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
Rs. 7.99 Lakh
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Tata Nexon iCNG Smart (O) car
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Rs. 9.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.97 Lakh
Price Breakup
10.07 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
CNG
User Rating
4.4
4.6
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
321 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
99 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Colors
Images
Sonet Images
Sonet Images
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Nexon iCNG Images
Nexon iCNG Images
Nexon iCNG Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal with Key
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

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Front - Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Rear - Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195 / 65 R15
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195 / 65 R15
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
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5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195 / 65 R15
195/60 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

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
Dynamic
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
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Digital
Odometer
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Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
Yes + 8 inch
Multifunction Display
Touchscreen Size
-
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
Speakers
4
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years / 100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
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3 Years / 125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1197 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
-
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
CNG
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
6
Power
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
99 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
170 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
18.83 kmpl
17.44 km/kg
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
-
AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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
Drive Modes
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3
Keyless Entry

Safety

NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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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check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3995 mm
3995 mm
Width
1790 mm
1804 mm
Height
1610 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
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208 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
60 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 Litres
3.5 Litres
Boot Space
385 Litres
321 Litres
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Sonet and Tata Nexon iCNG

Safety

Sonet comes loaded with 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. Nexon iCNG has 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 Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Sonet has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 1790 mm wide, 1610 mm high and 3995 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2500 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Nexon iCNG is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, 321 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, .

Transmission

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

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      Rv
      07 Dec 2024
      5.0
      7 DCT gearbox and the 1.0 turbo charged petrol engine optimization a very impressive performance and effortless driving experience, I loved it super awesome car and the experience.
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      Jayesh Jaiswal
      1 Month ago
      4.6
      Perfect family car in compact SUV segment. Turbo charged engine is fun to drive. All good to have features and worth every penny. Smooth and cost effective vehicle to have around.
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      Jaspreet Arora
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      The best feature-packed car in this price segment. No other brand offers such features in this segment. It’s value for money, a fully family car, and best for the young generation. Just amazing, nothing else.
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    • K
      Kisu
      11 Month ago
      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.
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      Sugumaran
      11 Month ago
      4.4
      The infotainment system has been upgraded to a larger 8-inch touchscreen display, offering better connectivity and improved navigation.
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