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Hyundai Santro vs Kia Sonet

In 2025 when choosing between the Hyundai Santro and Kia Sonet, assess both models based on Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. Hyundai Santro Price starts at Rs. 4.67 Lakhs (last recorded price) for Era Executive, Kia Sonet Price starts at Rs. 7.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Santro: 1086 cc engine, 20 to 30 kmpl mileage. Sonet: 998 cc engine, 18.2 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Santro vs Sonet Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Santro Sonet
BrandHyundaiKia
Price₹ 4.67 Lakhs₹ 7.99 Lakhs
Mileage20 to 30 kmpl18.2 kmpl
Engine Capacity1086 cc998 cc
TransmissionManual, Automatic Manual, Automatic
Cylinders44

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Santro
Hyundai Santro
Era Executive
₹4.67 Lakhs*
*Last Recorded Price
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Sonet
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
₹7.99 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Specification
Engine Type
1.1 Epsilon MPI Petrol-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable-
Driving Range
700-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
99 Nm @ 4500 rpm115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Transmission
Manual - 5 GearsManual - 5 Gears
Mileage (ARAI)
20-
Drivetrain
FWDFWD
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
68 bhp @ 5500 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Turbocharger/Supercharger
No-
Fuel Type
Petrol-
Emission Standard
BS 6BS6 Phase 2
Engine
1086 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 3 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Rear Brake Type
DrumDrum
Spare Wheel
SteelSteel
Front Tyres
155 / 80 R13195 / 65 R15
Wheels
Steel RimsSteel Rims
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Electric)
Front Brake Type
DiscDisc
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam AxleCoupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Suspension
McPherson strutMcPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Tyres
155 / 80 R13195 / 65 R15
Length
36103995 mm
Wheelbase
24002500 mm
Height
15601570 mm
Width
16451790 mm
No of Seating Rows
22 Rows
Seating Capacity
55 Person
Doors
55 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
3545 litres
Features
Steering Adjustment
NoTilt
Cabin-Boot Access
NoYes
Parking Sensors
NoRear
Keyless Start/ Button Start
NoNo
Parking Assist
NoNo
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
NoNo
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)Yes (Manual)
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal OnlyManual - Internal Only
Cruise Control
NoNo
Heater
YesYes
12V Power Outlets
YesYes
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
NoYes
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
NoNo
Tachometer
AnalogueAnalogue
Trip Meter
Electronic 1 TripElectronic 2 Trips
Shift Indicator
YesDynamic
Instantaneous Consumption
YesYes
Gear Indicator
YesNo
Instrument Cluster
AnalogueAnalogue - Digital
Average Speed
YesNo
Average Fuel Consumption
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Clock
NoDigital
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesYes
Distance to Empty
YesYes
Seat Adjustment
No-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹5,35,324₹8,97,456
Ex-Showroom Price
₹4,76,690₹7,99,000
RTO
₹26,568₹59,930
Insurance
₹31,566₹38,026
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹11,506₹19,289
Expert Rating
Pros and Cons
Pros
Sporty looks Exhaustive feature listADAS
Cons
Limited rear-seat spaceA fair bit of body roll at high speeds

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