Kia Carens vs Kia Sonet
Should you buy Kia Carens 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. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 10.52 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 21 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).
Carens Vs Sonet
| Key Highlights | Kia Carens | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.23,49,211* | Rs.18,60,569* |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1493 | 1493 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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Kia Carens vs Kia Sonet comparison
- Kia Carens
- Premium Diesel iMT (Diesel) 12.65 Lakh*
- Premium Diesel (Diesel) 12.67 Lakh*
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 13.06 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel iMT (Diesel) 13.95 Lakh*
- Gravity Diesel (Diesel) 14 Lakh*
- Prestige Diesel (Diesel) 14.15 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 15.45 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Diesel (Diesel) 15.60 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.81 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel (Diesel) 17.25 Lakh*
- Luxury Diesel iMT (Diesel) 17.27 Lakh*
- Luxury Opt Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.85 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus 6 STR Diesel (Diesel) 18.17 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel (Diesel) 18.35 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel iMT 6 STR (Diesel) 18.37 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.22 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.29 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR (Diesel) 19.94 Lakh*
- Premium (Petrol) 10.52 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 11.16 Lakh*
- Premium iMT (Petrol) 12 Lakh*
- Gravity (Petrol) 12.10 Lakh*
- Prestige (Petrol) 12.12 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt (Petrol) 12.27 Lakh*
- Prestige Opt 6 STR (Petrol) 12.27 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.56 Lakh*
- Gravity iMT (Petrol) 13.50 Lakh*
- Prestige iMT (Petrol) 13.62 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus iMT (Petrol) 15.10 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus DCT (Petrol) 15.85 Lakh*
- Prestige Plus Opt DCT (Petrol) 16.31 Lakh*
- Luxury iMT (Petrol) 16.72 Lakh*
- Luxury Opt DCT (Petrol) 17.15 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT 6 STR (Petrol) 17.77 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus iMT (Petrol) 17.82 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 18.67 Lakh*
- Luxury Plus DCT (Petrol) 18.94 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT (Petrol) 19.44 Lakh*
- X-Line DCT 6 STR (Petrol) 19.44 Lakh*
Rs19.94 LakhVS - Kia Sonet
- HTE Diesel (Diesel) 9.80 Lakh*
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10 Lakh*
- HTK Diesel (Diesel) 10.50 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 10.90 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel (Diesel) 11.62 Lakh*
- Gravity Diesel (Diesel) 12 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 12.40 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel iMT (Diesel) 12.85 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 13.27 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel (Diesel) 13.90 Lakh*
- GTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 14.57 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Diesel iMT (Diesel) 14.60 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.67 Lakh*
- X-line Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.77 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 8 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 8.32 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 9.03 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 9.39 Lakh*
- HTK Turbo iMT (Petrol) 9.63 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (Petrol) 10.12 Lakh*
- Gravity (Petrol) 10.50 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 10.75 Lakh*
- Gravity Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11.20 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo iMT (Petrol) 11.72 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 12.51 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 13.60 Lakh*
- GTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 13.72 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.82 Lakh*
- X-line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 14.92 Lakh*
Rs15.77 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.23,49,211* | Rs.18,60,569* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.44,713/month | Rs.35,415/month |
| Insurance | Rs.86,135 | Rs.70,788 |
| User Rating | Based on 398 Reviews | Based on 103 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.3,854.2 | - |
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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✕ | CRDi VGT | 1.5L CRDi VGT |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)✕ | 1493 | 1493 |
| 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.✕ | 4 4 Cylinder Cars | 4 4 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.✕ | 114.41bhp@4000rpm | 114bhp@4000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 19 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 45 | 45 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 4540 | 3995 |
| 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✕ | 1800 | 1790 |
| 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✕ | 1708 | 1642 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling .✕ | 2780 | 2500 |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener A feature that allows the driver to open the car's fuel cap cover from inside the car or with a remote. Makes opening the fuel lid convenient.✕ | No | - |
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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 |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | No |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | No |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Gravity Gray Carens Colors | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl Imperial Blue Glacier White Pearl With Aurora Black Pearl Gravity Gray Intense Red With Aurora Black Pearl Sonet Colors |
| Body Type | MUV All MUV Cars | SUV All 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 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | 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 |
| 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 | - |
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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 | Yes |
| Remote Immobiliser | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | Yes | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | 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 |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines
- 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.
Kia Carens
Kia Sonet
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
- 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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Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and Kia Sonet?
A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh & Kia Sonet price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi