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    Kia Seltos vs Kia Sonet

    Should you buy Kia Seltos 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 Seltos price starts at Rs 11.13 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).

    Seltos Vs Sonet

    Key HighlightsKia SeltosKia Sonet
    On Road PriceRs.24,12,800*Rs.17,83,217*
    Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
    Engine(cc)14931493
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Seltos vs Kia Sonet comparison

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          Kia Seltos
          Kia Seltos
            Rs20.51 Lakh*
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                Kia Sonet
                Kia Sonet
                  Rs15.60 Lakh*
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                  rs20.51 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
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                Rs.24,12,800*
                Rs.17,83,217*
                Finance Available (EMI)
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                Rs.47,968/month
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                Rs.35,693/month
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                Insurance
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                Rs.78,198
                Rs.5,900
                User Rating
                4.5
                Based on 411 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on 153 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                1.5l CRDi VGT
                1.5L CRDi VGT
                Displacement (cc)
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                1493
                1493
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                114.41bhp@4000rpm
                114bhp@4000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                250Nm@1500-2750rpm
                250Nm@1500-2750rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                CRDi
                CRDi
                Turbo Charger
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                YesYes
                Transmission Type
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                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                6-Speed
                6-Speed AT
                Drive Type
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                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
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                Diesel
                Diesel
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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                19.1
                19
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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                50
                45
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt & Telescopic
                Tilt
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Tyre Size
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                215/55 R18
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                NoNo
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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                18
                16
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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                18
                16
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4365
                3995
                Width (mm)
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                1800
                1790
                Height (mm)
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                1645
                1642
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2610
                2500
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                433
                385
                No. of Doors
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                5
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                2 Zone
                Yes
                Air Quality Control
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                YesYes
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
                -
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                -
                Adjustable
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                Yes
                -
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Active Noise Cancellation
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                -
                No
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                YesYes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                60:40 Split
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Voice Commands
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                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
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                YesYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                Yes
                -
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                NoNo
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                NoNo
                Luggage Hook And Net
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                YesYes
                Battery Saver
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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
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                Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
                Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
                Massage Seats
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                -
                No
                Memory Function Seats
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                -
                No
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                Driver's Window
                All
                Autonomous Parking
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                -
                No
                Drive Modes
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                3
                3
                Idle Start Stop System
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Sunblind
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                YesYes
                Rear Windscreen Sunblind
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                -
                No
                Drive Mode Types
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                Eco-Normal-Sport
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
                Power Windows
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
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                Front & Rear
                -
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                YesYes
                KeyLess Entry
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                YesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                -
                Yes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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                YesNo
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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                YesNo
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Cigarette Lighter
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                -
                No
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                -
                No
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                -
                No
                Additional Features
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                Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
                Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Sporty White Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with GT line logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
                Digital Cluster
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                YesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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                10.25
                10.25
                Upholstery
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                Leatherette
                Leatherette
                Exterior
                Available Colours
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                Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSeltos ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet Colours
                Body Type
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                Adjustable Headlamps
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                Yes
                -
                Headlamp Washers
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                -
                No
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                Rear Window Wiper
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                Rear Window Washer
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel Covers
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                NoNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Tinted Glass
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Sun Roof
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                YesYes
                Side Stepper
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                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated Antenna
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                YesYes
                Smoke Headlamps
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                -
                No
                Projector Headlamps
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                No
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                Halogen Headlamps
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                NoNo
                Roof Rails
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                YesYes
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
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                Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
                Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Premium Dark Metallic Surround, Sporty Aero Dynamic Front & Rear Skid Plates with Dark Metallic Accents, Dark Metallic Door garnish, Belt Line Chrome, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps
                Fog Lights
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                Front
                Front
                Antenna
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                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
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                Panoramic
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
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                Electronic
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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                NoNo
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                215/55 R18
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                NoNo
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
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                YesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                Yes
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                Anti Theft Alarm
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                -
                Yes
                No. of Airbags
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                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag Rear
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                NoNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction Control
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                YesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
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                -
                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                Driver's Window
                All Windows
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Knee Airbags
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                -
                No
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                YesNo
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                YesYes
                Hill Descent Control
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                -
                No
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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                YesYes
                360 View Camera
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                YesYes
                Curtain Airbag
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                YesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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                YesYes
                ADAS
                Forward Collision Warning
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                YesYes
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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                Yes
                -
                Lane Departure Warning
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                YesYes
                Lane Keep Assist
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                YesYes
                Driver Attention Warning
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                YesYes
                Adaptive Cruise Control
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                Yes
                -
                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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                YesYes
                Adaptive High Beam Assist
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                YesYes
                Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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                Yes
                -
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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                Yes
                -
                Advance Internet
                Live Location
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                YesYes
                Remote Immobiliser
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                Yes
                -
                Engine Start Alarm
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                Yes
                -
                Remote Vehicle Status Check
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                YesYes
                Inbuilt Assistant
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                -
                Yes
                Hinglish Voice Commands
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                -
                Yes
                Navigation With Live Traffic
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                YesYes
                Send POI to Vehicle From App
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                YesYes
                Live Weather
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                YesYes
                E-Call & I-Call
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                YesYes
                Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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                Google / Alexa Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Save Route/Place
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                -
                Yes
                SOS Button
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                -
                Yes
                RSA
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                -
                Yes
                Over Speeding Alert
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                Yes
                -
                Smartwatch App
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                Yes
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                Remote AC On/Off
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                YesYes
                Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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                YesYes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                -
                Yes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                10.25
                10.25
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                4
                4
                Additional Features
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                BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
                HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connection
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Inbuilt Apps
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                Amazon Alexa
                -
                Tweeter
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                4
                2
                Subwoofer
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                -
                1
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Kia Seltos

                  • Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
                  • Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
                  • Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
                  • Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
                  • Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.

                  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.
                • Kia Seltos

                  • Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
                  • Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.

                  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 Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet?
                A ) Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 11.13 Lakh & Kia Sonet price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet?
                A ) The mileage of Seltos is 19.1 kmpl & the mileage of Sonet is 19 kmpl. Kia Seltos gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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