KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kia Sonet HTK trim vs Hyundai Venue Executive Turbo variant
- Both come with a 1.0L turbo petrol mills
- Price difference of Rs. 40,000
The sub-meter SUV space has struck the hatchback segment hard, and there are reasons for it. Better road presence, more ground clearance, and while it comes with a slightly higher price tag, the features and performance that these compact SUVs offer make the expanding budget a little less concerning for the buyers. This is where we have two of the highly contested rivals, the Kia Sonet HTK Turbo variant that is priced at Rs. 9.60 lakhs and the Hyundai Venue Executive Turbo at Rs. 10.00 lakhs ex-showroom. With a difference of just Rs 40,000, let's look at which one of these makes more sense for you. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads so that you never miss out on the latest automotive updates.
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Dimensions
| Sonet HTK | Venue Executive | |
| Length | 3995 mm | 3995 mm |
| Breadth | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1642 mm | 1617 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Boot Space | 385 litres | 350 litres |
The Kia Sonet HTK Turbo and the Hyundai Venue start off their rivalry at their appearance and will create that partial divide amongst the potential buyers. Some will find the sharp passive-aggressive look of the Kia Sonet with its tiger nose grille, while others would want an elegant and a little smoother appearance of the Hyundai Venue. Since looks are subjective and also sometimes deceptive, you cannot go wrong with any of these, and so we leave this to you. Coming to concrete numbers, which is the backbone of comparison, the Sonet is wider, taller, and offers more boot space than the Hyundai Venue. Meanwhile, they both offer the same length and wheelbase.
Features
The Kia Sonet HTK trim offers a decent set of tech list including amenities like8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/ Apple Carplay, manual AC, rear AC vents, rearview camera with guidelines, front parking sensors, automatic headlamps, rear door curtains, and more. In terms of safety, you get 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability management, 3-point seatbelt for all passengers, hill-start assist control, brake assist, and more.
In terms of features, the Hyundai Venue Executive Turbo variant offers a comprehensive list of features like 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, auto headlamps, tyre pressure monitoring system, fully digital instrument cluster, 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/ Apple Carplay, manual AC, cruise control, steering mounted controls, rear AC vents, rear wiper and washer. In terms of safety, you get 6 airbags as standard, ABS with EBD, hill hold assist, rear parking sensors, vehicle stability management, and more.
Engine
Both the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Venue come with a 1.0L turbo petrol unit that turns out 120PS of power with a peak torque of 172 Nm. So in terms of power, you get the same output and the engine specs. Talking about the gearbox options, the Hyundai Venue comes mated to a 6-speed manual whereas the Kia Sonet offers a 6-speed iMT transmission option. While the higher trims get a 7-speed DCT with both models, the variants in focus don't offer that choice.
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Pricing
When it comes to pricing, the Kia Sonet HTK Turbo petrol trim is priced at Rs. 9.60 lakhs ex-showroom whereas the Hyundai Venue Executive Turbo is priced at Rs. 10.00 lakhs ex-showroom. With a price difference of just Rs. 40,000, you do get a couple of extra features with the Venue like cruise control, rear wiper washer, etc.
Verdict
With a price difference of just Rs. 40k, you can now make a much more informed choice. While the Venue commands the mentioned premium, it also comes with a little extra tech boost. However, in terms of performance, you get the same output and the punch that they provide. However, it then boild down to what you prefer in terms of looks or the willingness to let go of that extra cash. After this detailed comparison, its time for you to take the reigns.
