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Kia Carens vs Kia Sonet

In 2024 when choosing between the Kia Carens and Kia Sonet, assess both models based on Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours.

Kia Carens Price starts at Rs. 8.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR, Kia Sonet Price starts at Rs. 7.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Carens: 1482 cc engine, 17.9 to 21 kmpl mileage. Sonet: 998 cc engine, 18.2 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Carens vs Sonet Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Carens Sonet
BrandKiaKia
Price₹ 8.99 Lakhs₹ 7.99 Lakhs
Mileage17.9 to 21 kmpl18.2 kmpl
Engine Capacity1482 cc998 cc
TransmissionManual, Automatic Manual, Automatic
Cylinders44

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Kia Carens
Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
₹8.99 Lakhs*
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Sonet
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
₹7.99 Lakhs*
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Specification
Engine
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.4T-
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Mileage (ARAI)
16.5 kmpl-
Driving Range
743 Km-
Drivetrain
FWDFWD
Transmission
Manual - 6 GearsManual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard
BS 6BS6 Phase 2
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil SpringMcPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil SpringCoupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type
DiscDisc
Rear Brake Type
DiscDrum
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels
Steel RimsSteel Rims
Spare Wheel
SteelSteel
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15195 / 65 R15
Width
1800 mm1790 mm
Length
4540 mm3995 mm
Height
1708 mm1570 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm2500 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm-
Seating Capacity
7 Person5 Person
No of Seating Rows
3 Rows2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 litres45 litres
Doors
5 Doors5 Doors
Features
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)Yes (Manual)
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed ControlSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on PillarsBlower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
YesYes
Cabin-Boot Access
YesYes
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal OnlyManual - Internal Only
Parking Assist
NoNo
Parking Sensors
NoRear
Cruise Control
NoNo
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
YesYes
Keyless Start/ Button Start
NoNo
Steering Adjustment
TiltTilt
12V Power Outlets
YesYes
Instrument Cluster
AnalogueAnalogue - Digital
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 TripsElectronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
YesYes
Average Speed
YesNo
Distance to Empty
YesYes
Clock
AnalogueDigital
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Shift Indicator
DynamicDynamic
Tachometer
AnalogueAnalogue
Instantaneous Consumption
YesYes
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹12,22,326₹9,07,858
Ex-Showroom Price
₹10,51,900₹7,99,000
RTO
₹1,17,190₹64,930
Insurance
₹52,736₹43,428
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹26,272₹19,513
Expert Rating
Pros and Cons
Pros
Punchy engineSmooth transmissionLoaded with features
Cons
Not a great handlerFuel economy is not great

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