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Kia Seltos vs Kia Sonet

In 2026 when choosing between the Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet, assess both models based on Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. Kia Seltos Price starts at Rs. 11 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual, Kia Sonet Price starts at Rs. 7.41 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for HTE 1.2 Petrol MT. Seltos: 1482 cc engine, 17.9 to 20.7 kmpl mileage. Sonet: 998 cc engine, 18.4 to 24.1 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Seltos vs Sonet Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Seltos Sonet
BrandKiaKia
Price₹ 11 Lakhs₹ 7.41 Lakhs
Mileage17.9 to 20.7 kmpl18.4 to 24.1 kmpl
Engine Capacity1482 cc998 cc
TransmissionManual, Automatic Manual, Automatic
Cylinders44

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Seltos
Kia Seltos
HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual
₹11 Lakhs*
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Sonet
Kia Sonet
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
₹7.41 Lakhs*
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Specification
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Transmission
Manual - 6 GearsManual - 5 Gears
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWDFWD
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Engine
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Spare Wheel
Steel (205/65R16), Located in BootSteel
Front Tyres
205 / 65 R16195 / 65 R15
Wheels
Steel RimsSteel Rims
Steering Type
YesPower assisted (Electric)
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil SpringMcPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil SpringCoupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Tyres
205 / 65 R16195 / 65 R15
Length
4460 mm3995 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm2500 mm
Height
1830 mm1570 mm
Width
1635 mm1790 mm
Bootspace
Yes385 litres
No of Seating Rows
22 Rows
Seating Capacity
5 Person5 Person
Doors
5 Doors5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 litres45 litres
Features
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Yes-
Steering Adjustment
YesTilt
Cabin-Boot Access
YesYes
Parking Sensors
YesRear
Parking Assist
YesNo
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
YesNo
Air Conditioner
Manual; Single Zone Front-row AC zone; Common Fan Speed Control Front AC fan speed control; Blower Rear AC zone; Rear AC ventsYes (Manual)
Heater
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesNo
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
YesYes
Front AC
YesSingle Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC
YesBlower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Trip Meter
YesElectronic 2 Trips
Tachometer
YesAnalogue
Shift Indicator
YesDynamic
Instantaneous Consumption
YesYes
Gear Indicator
YesNo
Average Speed
YesNo
Average Fuel Consumption
Average fuel consumption; Distance to empty; Low fuel level warning; Instantaneous fuel consumptionYes
Clock
YesDigital
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesYes
Distance to Empty
YesYes
Engine immobilizer
YesYes
Child Safety Lock
YesYes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
YesYes
Central Locking
YesWith Key
Body-Coloured Bumpers
YesYes
Body Kit
Unibody/Monocoque FrameCladding - Black/Grey
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows; Driver One-touch up/downFront Only
One Touch -Down
YesNo
Door Pockets
YesFront & Rear
One Touch - Up
YesNo
Boot-lid Opener
YesElectric Tailgate Release
Driver Armrest Storage
YesYes
Sunglass Holder
YesNo
Cup Holders
YesFront Only
Headlights
LEDHalogen
Daytime Running Lights
YesNo
Headlight Height Adjuster
YesYes
Tail Lights
LEDHalogen
Cabin Lamps
YesFront and Rear
Follow me home headlamps
YesNo
Rear Reading Lamp
YesNo
Automatic Head Lamps
YesNo
Warranty (Years)
3 Years / Unlimited (Extendable up to 7 Years / 160,000 kms)3
Steering mounted controls
YesNo
Speakers
Yes-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Yes-
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
YesNo
GPS Navigation System
YesNo
Display
YesNo
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
YesYes
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver; Front Passenger; 2 Curtain; Driver Side; Front Passenger Side)6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
YesYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
YesNo
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
YesYes
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
YesNo
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
YesYes
Hill Hold Control
YesYes
Hill Descent Control
YesNo
Brake Assist (BA)
YesYes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
YesYes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable; Seat: Forward / Back (Manual); Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Manual); Headrest: Up / Down (Manual); Seat Height: Up / Down (Manual)6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery
YesLeatherette
Head-rests
YesFront & Rear
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable; Seat: Forward / Back (Manual); Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Manual); Headrest: Up / Down (Manual)6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
YesYes
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹12,76,892₹8,14,318
Ex-Showroom Price
₹10,99,900₹7,40,900
RTO
₹1,21,990₹60,863
Insurance
₹54,502₹12,555
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹27,445₹17,502
Expert Rating
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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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