Kia Sonet vs Toyota Glanza

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Toyota Glanza? 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 Sonet price starts at Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Toyota Glanza price starts Rs 6.90 Lakh ex-showroom for E (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Glanza has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Glanza has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Sonet Vs Glanza

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Toyota Glanza
On Road Price	Rs.17,17,909^*	Rs.11,19,446^*
Mileage (city)	-	16.94 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Kia Sonet
Rs15 Lakh^*
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Toyota Glanza
Rs10 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
Variant

Kia Sonet
X-line Turbo DCT
15 Lakh^*
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Toyota Glanza
V AMT
10 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	X-line Turbo DCT	V AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,17,909^*	Rs.11,19,446^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.34,347/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,306/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,420	Rs.49,553
User Rating	4.3 Based on 150 Reviews	4.4 Based on 247 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,393.8
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

X-line Turbo DCT

V AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,17,909^*

Rs.11,19,446^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.34,347/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,306/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.50,420

Rs.49,553

User Rating

4.3

Based on 150 Reviews

4.4

Based on 247 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,393.8

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.0 TGDi	1.2 L Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	998	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	118bhp@6000rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	172Nm@1500-4000rpm	113Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

1.2 L Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

998

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118bhp@6000rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	16.94
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	20.31
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.4	22.94
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.85
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Power

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3990
Width (mm)	1790	1745
Height (mm)	1642	1500
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	935-960
Grossweight (kg)	-	1410
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	318
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	385	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	Interior light turn-on when IG OFF or Key open, Spot map lamp (Roof front), Luggage room Shelf, Front center armrest with Slide, Seat back pocket (Co-driver), Front footwell light, Vanity mirror + Lamp + Ticket holder (Driver + Co-driver)
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	Classy Dual Tone (Dashboard + Seats), Automatic Shift panel - Piano Black
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	4.2
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet Colours	Enticing SilverInsta BlueGaming GreySportin RedCafe WhiteGlanza Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Headlamp Washers	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	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	Sporty Front bumper with Carbon fibre Texture element, Body Colored Bumpers, Cool new Wide & Sharp front grill with Horizontal chrome bar plating, High mounted stop lamp, Body Colored ORVM, Floating roof effect w A/B/C Pillar black out, Chrome Outside door handle, Back door & Trunk lid garnish, UV Protect Glass
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet Colours

Enticing SilverInsta BlueGaming GreySportin RedCafe WhiteGlanza Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Headlamp Washers

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Inbuilt Assistant

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	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	Toyota i-Connect, Hey Toyota, Smart Playcast Pro S, Premium sound system (Arkamys), Hey Siri Voice Assistance Compatibilit
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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.
Toyota Glanza
- Simple yet premium design, distinctive from Baleno
- Spacious and practical cabin is well-suited for a small family
- Smooth engine with both manual and automatic transmissions
- Comfortable ride irrespective of the road surface
- Healthy list of features: 9-inch touchscreen, climate control, heads-up display

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
Toyota Glanza
- AMT is good but not as sophisticated as a CVT/DCT
- Seat cushioning is very soft, not ideal for long drives.
- Boot lip is very high, takes additional effort while loading

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KiaSonet
Rs.8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
Kia Syros
Rs.9 - 17.80 Lakh^*
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KiaSonet
Rs.8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
Hyundai Venue
Rs.7.94 - 13.62 Lakh^*
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KiaSonet
Rs.8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
Kia Seltos
Rs.11.13 - 20.51 Lakh^*
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Rs.8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
Skoda Kylaq
Rs.7.89 - 14.40 Lakh^*
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Rs.8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
Tata Nexon
Rs.8 - 15.60 Lakh^*
Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon

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ToyotaGlanza
Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
Tata Tiago
Rs.5 - 8.45 Lakh^*
Toyota Glanza vs Tata Tiago
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Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
Renault KWID
Rs.4.70 - 6.45 Lakh^*
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ToyotaGlanza
Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
Maruti S-Presso
Rs.4.26 - 6.12 Lakh^*
Toyota Glanza vs Maruti S-Presso
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ToyotaGlanza
Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
Hyundai Exter
Rs.6.20 - 10.51 Lakh^*
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ToyotaGlanza
Rs.6.90 - 10 Lakh^*
Honda Amaze
Rs.8.10 - 11.20 Lakh^*
Toyota Glanza vs Honda Amaze

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Toyota Glanza?

A ) Kia Sonet price starts at ₹ 8 Lakh & Toyota Glanza price starts at ₹ 6.90 Lakh in New Delhi. Toyota Glanza is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Toyota Glanza?

A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Glanza is 22.94 kmpl in New Delhi. Toyota Glanza gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.

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