Hyundai Exter vs Kia Sonet
Should you buy Hyundai Exter or Kia Sonet? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Hyundai Exter price starts at Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Exter has 1197 cc (CNG top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Exter has a mileage of 27.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Exter Vs Sonet
| Key Highlights | Hyundai Exter | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.12,29,813* | Rs.17,17,909* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1197 | 998 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Hyundai Exter vs Kia Sonet comparison
- Hyundai Exter
- EX (Petrol) 6 Lakh*
- EX Opt (Petrol) 6.56 Lakh*
- S (Petrol) 7.73 Lakh*
- S Plus (Petrol) 7.93 Lakh*
- SX (Petrol) 8.31 Lakh*
- S AMT (Petrol) 8.44 Lakh*
- SX Knight (Petrol) 8.46 Lakh*
- SX Tech (Petrol) 8.51 Lakh*
- SX DT (Petrol) 8.55 Lakh*
- S Plus AMT (Petrol) 8.64 Lakh*
- SX Knight DT (Petrol) 8.70 Lakh*
- Top SellingSX Opt (Petrol) 8.95 Lakh*
- SX AMT (Petrol) 8.98 Lakh*
- SX Knight AMT (Petrol) 9.13 Lakh*
- SX Tech AMT (Petrol) 9.18 Lakh*
- SX DT AMT (Petrol) 9.23 Lakh*
- SX Knight DT AMT (Petrol) 9.38 Lakh*
- SX Opt AMT (Petrol) 9.62 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect (Petrol) 9.64 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect Knight (Petrol) 9.79 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect DT (Petrol) 9.79 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect Knight DT (Petrol) 9.94 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect AMT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect Knight AMT (Petrol) 10.15 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect DT AMT (Petrol) 10.36 Lakh*
- SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT (Petrol) 10.51 Lakh*
- EX Dual CNG (CNG) 7.51 Lakh*
- S Executive CNG (CNG) 8.56 Lakh*
- S Executive Dual CNG (CNG) 8.64 Lakh*
- S Executive Plus Dual CNG (CNG) 8.86 Lakh*
- Top SellingSX CNG (CNG) 9.25 Lakh*
- SX Dual CNG (CNG) 9.33 Lakh*
- SX Dual Knight CNG (CNG) 9.48 Lakh*
- SX Tech CNG (CNG) 9.53 Lakh*
Rs10.51 Lakh *VS - Kia Sonet
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 11.05 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTK Plus (O) Diesel (Diesel) 12 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 12.52 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 13.39 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 8.44 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 9.24 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 9.60 Lakh*
- HTK Turbo iMT (Petrol) 9.66 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTK Plus (O) (Petrol) 10.54 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11.83 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 12.70 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- X-line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 15 Lakh*
Rs15 Lakh *VS - Renault Kiger
- RXE (Petrol) 6.15 Lakh*
- RXL (Petrol) 6.90 Lakh*
- RXL AMT (Petrol) 7.40 Lakh*
- RXT Opt (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- RXT Opt DT (Petrol) 8.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT (Petrol) 8.50 Lakh*
- RXT Opt AMT DT (Petrol) 8.73 Lakh*
- Top SellingRXZ (Petrol) 8.80 Lakh*
- RXZ DT (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo (Petrol) 10 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo DT (Petrol) 10.23 Lakh*
- RXT Opt Turbo CVT (Petrol) 10.30 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- RXZ Turbo CVT DT (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
- RXE CNG (CNG) 6.89 Lakh*
- RXL CNG (CNG) 7.64 Lakh*
- RXT Opt CNG (CNG) 8.79 Lakh*
Rs10.30 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.12,29,813* | Rs.17,17,909* | Rs.11,97,288* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.23,586/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.33,586/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.23,837/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.56,036 | Rs.50,420 | Rs.47,169 |
| User Rating | Based on 1148 Reviews | Based on 171 Reviews | Based on 503 Reviews |
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Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | 1.2 l Kappa | Smartstream G1.0 TGDi | 1.0L Turbo |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1197 | 998 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars | 33 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 81.8bhp@6000rpm | 118bhp@6000rpm | 98.63bhp@5000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | - | - | 14 |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | - | 17 |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.2 | 18.4 | 18.24 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | Gas Type | - | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3815 | 3995 | 3991 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1710 | 1790 | 1750 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1631 | 1642 | 1605 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | - | 205 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | - | Yes | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | - | No | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | No | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Starry Night Cosmic Blue Fierce Red Shadow Grey With Abyss Black Roof Fiery Red +8 MoreExter Colours | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl +4 MoreSonet Colours | Ice Cool White Stealth Black Moonlight Silver Radiant Red Caspian Blue Kiger Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | - | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | - | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | No | Yes | - |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | No | - | - |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | No | - | - |
| Speed Assist System | No | - | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes | - |
| Inbuilt Assistant | - | Yes | - |
| Hinglish Voice Commands | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes | No |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Hyundai Exter
- Rugged SUV-like looks
- High seating and tall windows offer good driving confidence
- Excellent feature list with exclusives like a dashcam and sunroof
- Effortless drive experience with the AMT
- 6 airbags are offered as standard
Kia Sonet
- Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
- Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it one of the most loaded SUV in its segment.
- Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 5 transmission options to choose from.
- One of the best all rounders in the segment.
Hyundai Exter
- Looks are polarising
- Drive lacks excitement and a turbo-petrol engine option
- Safety rating remains to be seen
Kia Sonet
- Borrowing powertrains and features from a segment above has made it pretty expensive.
- Cabin insulation could have been better.
- Turbo-petrol engine option, in Sport mode, feels jerky to drive in traffic.
- Rear seats could have had better cushioning and better space
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Exter and Kia Sonet?
A ) Hyundai Exter price starts at ₹ 6 Lakh & Kia Sonet price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Exter is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Hyundai Exter and Kia Sonet?
A ) The mileage of Exter is 19.2 kmpl & the mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl. Hyundai Exter gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi