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.8.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart (O) and KIA Sonet Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT. Tata Nexon iCNG is 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 99 bhp 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 N/A km/kg (base model), and Sonet has a mileage of 18.83 kmpl (base model).

Nexon iCNG vs Sonet

Key Highlights	Tata Nexon iCNG	KIA Sonet
Price	Rs.8.99 Lakh	Rs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1197 cc
Power	99 bhp	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range	N/A km/kg	18.83 kmpl

Tata Nexon iCNG

Smart (O)

Rs. 8.99 Lakh

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KIA Sonet

HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Nexon iCNG specifications	Sonet specifications
Variant Name	Smart (O)	HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT
On Road Price	10.06 Lakh Price Breakup	8.97 Lakh Price Breakup
Fuel Type	CNG	Petrol
User Rating	5.0	4.4 6 Reviews
Boot Space (Litres)	321 Litres	385 Litres
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Engine Displacement	1199 cc	1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)	99 bhp	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors	Nexon iCNG Colours	Sonet Colours
Images	Nexon iCNG Images	Sonet Images

Exterior

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

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Nexon iCNG Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Sonet Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension	Front - Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rear - 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	Alloy	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	-	Steel
Front Tyre Size	195/60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre Size	195/60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Tyre Size Spare	195/60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Wheels Size	R16	R15

Instrumentation

Nexon iCNG Instrumentation	Sonet Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning	-	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	-	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Shift Indicator	No	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	-
Avg fuel economy display	Yes	Yes

Infotainment & Communication

Nexon iCNG Infotainment & Communication	Sonet Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay	No	No
Android Auto	No	No
Voice Command	-	No
Infotainment Screen	No	Yes + 8 inch
Multifunction Display	No	No
Touchscreen Size	No	-
Display Screen for Rear Passengers	No	-
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	No
Integrated Music System	No	No
Speakers	-	No
AM/FM Radio	-	No
USB Compatibility	Yes	No
Wireless Charger	No	No

Warranty

Nexon iCNG Warranty	Sonet Warranty
Basic Warranty	-	3 Years/Unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Nexon iCNG Engine & Transmission	Sonet Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1197 cc
Engine Type	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	Smartstream G 1.2
No. of Cylinders	3	4
No. of valves per cylinder	-	4
Cylinder Configuration	SOHC	DOHC
Fuel Type	CNG	Petrol
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gears	6	5 Gears
Power	99 bhp	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	170 Nm @ 4000 rpm	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
ARAI Certified Economy	-	18.83 kmpl
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger	Yes	No

Comfort & Convenience

Nexon iCNG Comfort & Convenience	Sonet Comfort & Convenience
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Ventilated Seats Type	-	No
AC	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	No	Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Yes	No
Cruise Control	-	No
Start / Stop Button	No	No
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable steering	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather streering wheels	No	No
Keyless Entry	-	No
Electronic Parking Brake	-	No

Safety

Nexon iCNG Safety	Sonet Safety
NCAP Rating	-	Not Tested
Airbags	6	6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	-	No
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	-	Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	-	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
ASR / Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt	-	Yes
Rear Middle Head Rest	-	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Nexon iCNG Dimensions & Capacity	Sonet 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 Person	5
No. of Doors	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Litres	45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	-	3.4 Litres
Boot Space	321 Litres	385 Litres
Body Type	SUV	SUV

Pros & Cons

Nexon iCNG Pros & Cons	Sonet 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
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

Which Car Do You Like More ?

Tata Nexon iCNG Smart (O)

KIA Sonet HTE G1.2 Smartstream Petrol 5-Speed MT

Detailed Comparison of Tata Nexon iCNG and KIA Sonet

Safety

Nexon iCNG comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, 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 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, It has 1610 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1790 mm width, .

Transmission

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

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