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    MG Astor vs Kia Sonet

    Should you buy MG Astor 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. MG Astor price starts at Rs 11.30 Lakh ex-showroom for Sprint (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Astor has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Astor has a mileage of 15.43 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Astor Vs Sonet

    Key HighlightsMG AstorKia Sonet
    On Road PriceRs.20,27,157*Rs.17,17,909*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)1498998
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    MG Astor vs Kia Sonet comparison

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          MG Astor
          MG Astor
            Rs17.56 Lakh*
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                Kia Sonet
                Kia Sonet
                  Rs15 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.20,27,157*
                Rs.17,17,909*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.38,780/month
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                Rs.33,586/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.70,889
                Rs.50,420
                User Rating
                4.3
                Based on 321 Reviews
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                Based on 175 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                VTi-TECH
                Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
                Displacement (cc)
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                1498
                998
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                108.49bhp@6000rpm
                118bhp@6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                144Nm@4400rpm
                172Nm@1500-4000rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                -
                GDi
                Turbo Charger
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                NoYes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                CVT
                7-Speed DCT
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                14.82
                18.4
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                48
                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
                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 R17
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                17
                16
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                17
                16
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4323
                3995
                Width (mm)
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                1809
                1790
                Height (mm)
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                1650
                1642
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2585
                2500
                Reported Boot Space (Litres)
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                488
                -
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                -
                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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                YesYes
                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
                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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                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
                Smart Access Card Entry
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                Yes
                -
                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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                -
                Yes
                Paddle Shifters
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                -
                Yes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                -
                With Storage
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                -
                No
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                -
                No
                Luggage Hook And Net
                -
                Yes
                Battery Saver
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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
                Remote AC On/Off & Temperature Setting,Intelligent Headlamp Control
                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
                Idle Start Stop System
                -
                Yes
                Rear Window Sunblind
                -
                Yes
                Rear Windscreen Sunblind
                -
                No
                Voice assisted sunroofYes
                -
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                Front & Rear
                -
                Drive Mode Types
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                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                YesYes
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                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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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Photo Comparison
                Steering WheelMG Astor Steering WheelKia Sonet Steering Wheel
                DashBoardMG Astor DashBoardKia Sonet DashBoard
                Instrument ClusterMG Astor Instrument ClusterKia Sonet Instrument Cluster
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesNo
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
                -
                No
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Cigarette Lighter
                -
                No
                Digital Odometer
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                Yes
                -
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                -
                No
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
                Interior Theme- Dual Tone Iconic Ivory(Optional), Dual Tone Sangria Red,Perforated Leather,Premium Leather# Layering on Dashboard, Door Trim, Door Armrest and Centre Console with Stitching Details,Premium Soft Touch Dashboard,Satin Chrome Highlights to Door Handles, Air Vents and Steering Wheel,Interior Reading Lamp LED (Front&Rear), Leatherette Driver Armrest With Storage, PM 2.5 Filter, Seat Back Pockets, Rear Seat Middle Headrest, Rear Parcel Shelf
                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 ClusterYesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                7
                10.25
                Upholstery
                Leatherette
                Leatherette
                Exterior
                Photo Comparison
                HeadlightMG Astor HeadlightKia Sonet Headlight
                TaillightMG Astor TaillightKia Sonet Taillight
                Front Left SideMG Astor Front Left SideKia Sonet Front Left Side
                Available ColoursHavana GreyWhite/Black RoofStarry BlackAurora SilverGlaze RedCandy White+1 MoreAstor ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSonet Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYes
                -
                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 CoversNoNo
                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 AntennaYesYes
                Smoke Headlamps
                -
                No
                Halogen Headlamps
                -
                No
                Cornering Foglamps
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                Yes
                -
                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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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
                Full LED Hawkeye Headlamps with Chrome Highlights,Bold Celestial Grille,Chrome Finish On Window Beltline,Outside Door Handle with Chrome Highlights,Rear Bumper with Chrome Accentuated Dual Exhaust Design,Satin Silver Finish Roof Rails,Wheel & Side Cladding-Black,Front & Rear Bumper Skid Plate - Silver Finish,Door Garnish - Silver Finish,Body Coloured ORVM,High-Gloss Finish Fog Light Surround
                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
                Front & Rear
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
                Panoramic
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
                -
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorYesNo
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                215/55 R17
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                NA
                No
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
                -
                Yes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                Yes
                -
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearNoNo
                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 ControlYesYes
                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 DeviceYesYes
                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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                -
                No
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                YesYes
                Geo Fence Alert
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                Yes
                -
                Hill Descent Control
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                YesNo
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
                360 View Camera
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                YesYes
                Curtain AirbagYesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYesYes
                Automatic Emergency BrakingYes
                -
                Speed Assist SystemYes
                -
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistYes
                -
                Lane Departure WarningYesYes
                Lane Keep AssistYesYes
                Lane Departure Prevention AssistYes
                -
                Driver Attention Warning
                -
                Yes
                Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
                -
                Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
                -
                Yes
                Adaptive High Beam AssistYesYes
                Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
                -
                Advance Internet
                Live LocationYesYes
                Remote ImmobiliserYes
                -
                Engine Start AlarmYes
                -
                Remote Vehicle Status CheckYesYes
                Digital Car KeyYes
                -
                Inbuilt AssistantYesYes
                Hinglish Voice CommandsYesYes
                Navigation With Live TrafficYesYes
                Send POI to Vehicle From App
                -
                Yes
                Live Weather
                -
                Yes
                E-Call & I-CallYesYes
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYesYes
                Google / Alexa Connectivity
                -
                Yes
                Save Route/Place
                -
                Yes
                SOS Button
                -
                Yes
                RSA
                -
                Yes
                Over Speeding AlertYes
                -
                In Car Remote Control AppYes
                -
                Smartwatch AppYes
                -
                Remote AC On/OffYesYes
                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYesYes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Wifi Connectivity
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                Yes
                -
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                10.1
                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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                6
                4
                Additional Features
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                i-SMART 2.0 with Advanced UI,Head Turner: Smart Movement in Direction of Voice Interactive Emojis Including Greetings, Festival Wishes and Jokes,Head Turner: Smart Movement in Direction of Voice Interactive Emojis,JIO Voice Recognition with advanced Voice coands for Weather, Cricket,Calculator, Clock, Date/Day, Horoscope, Dictionary, News & Knowledge Including Greetings, Festival Wishes and Jokes,Jio Voice Recognition in Hindi,Enhanced Chit-Chat Interaction,Voice Coands Support to Control Skyroof, AC, Music, FM, Calling & More,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Digital Key With Key Sharing Function,Customisable Lockscreen Wallpaper,Birthday Wish on Headunit (with customisable date option),Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option)
                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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                Jio Saavn
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                Tweeter
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                2
                2
                Subwoofer
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                -
                1
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • MG Astor

                  • Premium interior cabin quality
                  • Advanced features like ADAS and AI assistant
                  • Refined and powerful turbo-petrol engine
                  • Classy looks

                  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.
                • MG Astor

                  • Missing some premium features like ventilated seats and a wireless charger
                  • Rear cabin width not ideal for three passengers
                  • No diesel engine option

                  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 MG Astor and Kia Sonet?
                A ) MG Astor price starts at ₹11.30 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 MG Astor and Kia Sonet?
                A ) The mileage of Astor is 14.82 kmpl & the mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl. Kia Sonet gives better mileage than MG Astor.
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