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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 10.90 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (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.23,04,161*Rs.18,57,255*
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)14931493
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Kia Seltos vs Kia Sonet comparison

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        Kia Seltos
        Kia Seltos
        Rs20.37 Lakh*
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            Kia Sonet
            Kia Sonet
            Rs15.77 Lakh*
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            rs10.90 - 20.45 Lakh*
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            rs8 - 15.77 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.23,04,161*
          Rs.18,57,255*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.43,866/month
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          Rs.35,345/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.36,372
          Rs.60,643
          User Rating
          4.5
          Based on 395 Reviews
          4.3
          Based on 128 Reviews
          Brochure
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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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          -
          Yes
          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 Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet 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 Colors
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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 ColorsGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+3 MoreSonet Colors
          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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          YesNo
          Rear Window Wiper
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          YesYes
          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
          -
          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 Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
          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
          -
          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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          YesYes
          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
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          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 ₹ 10.90 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 in New Delhi & The mileage of Sonet is 19 kmpl in New Delhi. Kia Seltos gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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