Kia Sonet vs Ford EcoSport: Which Sub-4m SUV To Buy?
Modified On Nov 25, 2020 10:19 AM By Dinesh for Kia Sonet 2020-2024
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How does the oldest sub-4m SUV fare against the latest entrant? Let’s find out
Kia entered the sub-4m SUV with the launch of the Sonet in September 2020. And with the launch, the Kia SUV has been an instant hit becoming the best-seller in its class. However, with the high demand, the waiting periods on the sub-4m SUV have also gone up to 3 months. So, if you are willing to buy a sub-4m and not willing to wait for the Sonet, can the EcoSport be a worthy alternative? Let’s find out.
Before diving into the detailed comparison let’s take a look at dimensions:
| Kia Sonet |
Ford EcoSport |
|
| Length |
3995m |
3998mm |
| Width |
1790mm |
1765mm |
| Height |
1642mm |
1647mm |
| Wheelbase |
2500mm |
2519mm |
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The EcoSport is slightly longer and taller than the Sonet. It also has a longer wheelbase.
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When it comes to width, the Sonet has an edge over the EcoSport.
Engines:
Petrol:
| Kia Sonet |
Ford EcoSport |
||
| Engine |
1.2-litre |
1.0-litre turbo |
1.5-litre |
| Power |
83PS |
120PS |
122PS |
| Torque |
115Nm |
172Nm |
149Nm |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT |
6iMT*/7DCT |
5MT/6AT |
*clutchless manual
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The Kia Sonet offers two petrol engine options while the EcoSport only has one.
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The EcoSport’s 1.5-litre engine is the most powerful engine here but its the Sonet’s 1.0-litre turbo unit that makes the most torque.
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The Sonet’s 1.2-litre is the least powerful and also makes the least torque.
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Both the SUVs here are offered with automatic transmission options. Where the Sonet gets a 7-speed dual-clutch, the EcoSport is offered with a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
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The Sonet also offers a clutchless iMT with its turbocharged 1.0-litre unit whereas the low-spec unit is only present with a manual.
Diesel:
| Kia Sonet |
Ford EcoSport |
|
| Engine |
1.5-litre |
1.5-litre |
| Power |
100PS/115PS |
100PS |
| Torque |
240Nm/250Nm |
215Nm |
| Transmission |
6MT/6AT |
5MT |
- Both the SUVs are offered with a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing identical 100PS. But when it comes to torque, the Sonet takes the lead.
- The Sonet also gets a more powerful version of the 1.5-litre engine but it is offered with the 6-speed automatic only. It makes 15PS and 10Nm more than the standard 1.5-litre engine.
- While the EcoSport gets a 5-speed manual transmission, the Sonet comes with a 6-speed manual unit. The Sonet is the only SUV here to come with an automatic transmission with the diesel engine.
Price Comparison:
| Kia Sonet |
Ford EcoSport |
| Petrol |
Petrol |
| 1.2 HTE Rs 6.71 lakh |
|
| 1.2 HTK Rs 7.59 lakh |
|
| 1.2 HTK+ Rs 8.45 lakh |
Ambiente Rs 8.19 lakh |
| 1.0T HTK+ 6iMT Rs 9.49 lakh |
Trend Rs 8.99 lakh |
| 1.0T HTX 6iMT Rs 9.99 lakh |
Titanium Rs 9.78 lakh |
| Thunder Rs 10.68 lakh |
|
| Titanium+ Rs 10.68 lakh |
|
| 1.0T HTX+ 6iMT Rs 11.65 lakh |
S Rs 11.23 lakh |
| 1.0T GTX+ 6iMT Rs 11.99 lakh |
|
| Automatic |
Automatic |
| 1.0T HTK+ 7DCT Rs 10.49 lakh |
Titanium AT Rs 10.68 lakh |
| Titanium+ AT Rs 11.58 lakh |
|
| 1.0T GTX+ 7DCT Rs 12.89 lakh |
|
| Diesel |
Diesel |
| HTE Rs 8.05 lakh |
|
| HTK Rs 8.99 lakh |
Ambiente Rs 8.69 lakh |
| HTK+ Rs 9.49 lakh |
Trend Rs 9.49 lakh |
| HTX Rs 9.99 lakh |
Titanium Rs 9.99 lakh |
| HTX+ Rs 11.65 lakh |
Titanium+ Rs 11.18 lakh |
| Thunder Rs 11.18 lakh |
|
| GTX+ Rs 11.99 lakh |
S 11.73 lakh |
Petrol:
Kia Sonet 1.2 HTK+ vs Ford EcoSport Ambiente
| Kia Sonet 1.2 HTK+ |
Rs 8.45 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport Ambiente |
Rs 8.19 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 26,000 (Sonet more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet 1.2 HTK+ |
Ford EcoSport Ambiente |
| Airbags |
2 |
2 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
No |
No |
| Day/night IRVM |
Manual |
Manual |
| Fog lamps |
Projector |
No |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
Halogen |
Halogen |
| Auto headlamps |
Yes |
No |
| DRLs |
No |
No |
| Wheels |
215/60 R16 steel wheels |
195/65 R15 steel wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper |
No |
No |
| Defogger |
Yes |
No |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable |
| Interior |
||
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
No |
| AC |
Auto AC |
manual |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
No |
| Rear armrest |
No |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
No |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
2-din music system with Bluetooth |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
No |
| Parking camera |
Yes with driver rearview monitor |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
Yes |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
No |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Cruise control |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
Verdict: The Sonet is our pick here. It offers a lot more features over the EcoSport and the premium it attracts for these features is justified in our opinion.
Kia Sonet 1.0T HTK+ 6iMT vs Ford EcoSport Trend
| Kia Sonet 1.0T HTK+ 6iMT |
Rs 9.49 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport Trend |
Rs 8.99 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 50,000 (Sonet is more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet 1.0T HTK+ 6iMT |
Ford EcoSport Trend |
| Airbags |
2 |
2 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
No |
No |
| Day/night IRVM |
Manual |
Manual |
| Fog lamps |
Projector |
No |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
Halogen |
Halogen |
| Auto headlamps |
Yes |
No |
| DRLs |
No |
No |
| Wheels |
215/60 R16 steel wheels |
205/60 R16 steel wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper |
No |
Yes |
| Defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable |
| Interior |
||
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Auto AC |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
No |
| Rear armrest |
No |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
No |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
9-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
No |
| Parking camera |
Yes with driver rearview monitor |
Yes |
| Connected car tech |
No |
Yes |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Cruise control |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
Verdict: The EcoSport is our pick here simply because it offers a better value for money package. That said, the Sonet has its own advantage in form of the clutchless manual gearbox. However, you’ll have to test it out to see if it fits your needs better.
Kia Sonet 1.0T HTX 6iMT vs Ford EcoSport Titanium
| Kia Sonet 1.0T HTX 6iMT |
Rs 9.99 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport Titanium |
Rs 9.78 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 21,000 (Sonet is more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet 1.0T HTX 6iMT |
Ford EcoSport Titanium |
| Airbags |
2 |
2 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
Yes |
No |
| Day/night IRVM |
Manual |
Manual |
| Fog lamps |
Projector |
Yes |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
LED |
Projector |
| Auto headlamps |
Yes |
No |
| DRLs |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheels |
215/60 R16 steel wheels |
205/60 R16 steel wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper |
No |
Yes |
| Defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
| Interior |
||
| Push-button start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Auto AC |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
Yes with storage |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
No |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
9-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
Yes |
| Parking camera |
Yes with driver rearview monitor |
Yes |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sunroof |
Yes |
No |
| Cruise control |
Yes |
No |
| Air purifier |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
Verdict: The Sonet continues to be our pick. It offers more features than the EcoSport including auto LED headlamps, ISOFIX child seat anchors and electric sunroof and the premium it attracts for these features is justified.
Kia Sonet 1.0T HTX+ 6iMT vs Ford EcoSport S
| Kia Sonet 1.0T HTX+ 6iMT |
Rs 11.65 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport S |
Rs 11.23 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 42,000 (Sonet is more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet 1.0T HTX+ 6iMT |
Ford EcoSport S |
| Airbags |
2 |
6 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic stability control |
No |
Yes |
| Traction control |
No |
Yes |
| Hill launch assist |
No |
Yes |
| Day/night IRVM |
Auto-dimming |
Auto-dimming |
| Fog lamps |
Projector |
Yes |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
LED |
HID |
| Auto headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| DRLs |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheels |
16-inch alloys |
16-inch alloys |
| Rear washer and wiper |
Yes |
Yes |
| Defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rain sensing wipers |
No |
Yes |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
| Interior |
||
| Push-button start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Auto AC |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Ventilated front seats |
Yes |
No |
| Air purifier |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
Yes with storage |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
Yes |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
Yes |
| Ambient lighting |
Yes |
No |
| Infotainment |
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes |
| Connected car tech with voice commands |
Yes |
Yes |
| Premium sound system |
Bose music system |
No |
| Parking camera |
Yes with driver rearview monitor |
Yes |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sunroof |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cruise control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Air purifier |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
Verdict: The Ecosport is our pick here since it offers better safety features than the Sonet. The Sonet does get some additional features like a larger touchscreen and Bose music system but they can be missed out on in favour of the extra safety that the EcoSport has to offer. It is to be noted that the EcoSport also more affordable than the Sonet by Rs 42,000.
Automatic:
Kia Sonet 1.0T HTK+ 7DCT vs Ford EcoSport Titanium AT
| Kia Sonet 1.0T HTK+ 7DCT |
Rs 10.49 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport Titanium AT |
Rs 10.68 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 19,000 (EcoSport is more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet 1.0T HTK+ 7DCT |
Ford EcoSport Titanium AT |
| Airbags |
2 |
2 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
No |
No |
| Electronic stability control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hill launch assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple driving modes |
Yes |
No |
| Day/night IRVM |
Manual |
Manual |
| Fog lamps |
Projector |
Yes |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
Halogen |
Projector |
| Auto headlamps |
Yes |
No |
| DRLs |
No |
Yes |
| Wheels |
215/60 R16 steel wheels |
205/60 R16 alloys |
| Rear washer and wiper |
No |
Yes |
| Defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
| Interior |
||
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Auto AC |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
Yes with storage |
| Rear armrest |
No |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
No |
| Push-button start |
No |
Yes |
| Paddle shifters |
No |
Yes |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
9-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
Yes |
| Parking camera |
Yes with driver rearview monitor |
Yes |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Cruise control |
No |
Yes |
| Air purifier |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
Verdict: The Sonet is our pick here. The EcoSport does get some additional features over the Sonet in the form of adjustable rear headrests, cruise control and projector headlamps but the premium it attracts for these features is not justified in our opinion. Moreover, the Sonet’s DCT is a more sophisticated transmission compared to EcoSport’s torque converter.
Diesel:
Kia Sonet HTK vs Ford EcoSport Ambiente
\
| Kia Sonet 1.2 HTK |
Rs 8.99 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport Ambiente |
Rs 8.69 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 30,000 (Sonet more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet 1.2 HTK |
Ford EcoSport Ambiente |
| Airbags |
2 |
2 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
No |
No |
| Day/night IRVM |
Manual |
Manual |
| Fog lamps |
No |
No |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
Halogen |
Halogen |
| Auto headlamps |
No |
No |
| DRLs |
No |
No |
| Wheels |
215/60 R16 steel wheels |
195/65 R15 steel wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper |
No |
No |
| Defogger |
No |
No |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable |
Electrically adjustable |
| Interior |
||
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
No |
| AC |
manual |
manual |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
No |
| Rear armrest |
No |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
No |
| Infotainment |
2-din music system with Bluetooth |
2-din music system with Bluetooth |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
No |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
Yes |
| Parking camera |
No |
No |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
No |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Cruise control |
No |
No |
| Air purifier |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
Verdict: The EcoSport is our pick here. The Sonet does get some additional features over the EcoSport but the premium it attracts for these features isn’t justified.
Kia Sonet HTK+ vs Ford EcoSport Trend
| Kia Sonet 1.0T HTK+ |
Rs 9.49 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport Trend |
Rs 9.49 lakh |
| Difference |
Nil |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet HTK+ |
Ford EcoSport Trend |
| Airbags |
2 |
2 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
No |
No |
| Day/night IRVM |
Manual |
Manual |
| Fog lamps |
Projector |
No |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
Halogen |
Halogen |
| Auto headlamps |
Yes |
No |
| DRLs |
No |
No |
| Wheels |
215/60 R16 steel wheels |
205/60 R16 steel wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper |
No |
Yes |
| Defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable |
| Interior |
||
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Auto AC |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
No |
| Rear armrest |
No |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
No |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
9-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
Yes |
| Parking camera |
Yes with driver rearview monitor |
Yes |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Cruise control |
No |
No |
| Air purifier |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
Verdict: The Sonet is our pick here. At an identical price, the Sonet offers slightly more features than the EcoSport.
Kia Sonet HTX vs Ford EcoSport Titanium
| Kia Sonet HTX |
Rs 9.99 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport Titanium |
Rs 9.99 lakh |
| Difference |
Nil |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet HTX |
Ford EcoSport Titanium |
| Airbags |
2 |
2 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
Yes |
No |
| Day/night IRVM |
Manual |
Manual |
| Fog lamps |
Projector |
Yes |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
LED |
Projector |
| Auto headlamps |
Yes |
No |
| DRLs |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheels |
215/60 R16 steel wheels |
205/60 R16 steel wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper |
No |
Yes |
| Defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
| Interior |
||
| Push-button start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Auto AC |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
Yes with storage |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
No |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
9-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
Yes |
| Parking camera |
Yes with driver rearview monitor |
Yes |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sunroof |
Yes |
No |
| Cruise control |
Yes |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
Verdict: The Sonet continues to be our pick. It offers more features than the EcoSport including auto LED headlamps, ISOFIX child seat anchors and electric sunroof despite being identically priced.
Kia Sonet HTX+ vs Ford EcoSport Titanium+
| Kia Sonet HTX+ |
Rs 11.65 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport Titanium+ |
Rs 11.18 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 47,000 (Sonet is more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet HTX+ |
Ford EcoSport Titanium+ |
| Airbags |
2 |
6 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
Yes |
No |
| Electronic stability control |
No |
Yes |
| Traction control |
No |
Yes |
| Hill launch assist |
No |
Yes |
| Day/night IRVM |
Auto-dimming |
Auto-dimming |
| Fog lamps |
Projector |
Yes |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Yes |
No |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
LED |
Projector |
| Auto headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| DRLs |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheels |
16-inch alloys |
16-inch alloys |
| Rear washer and wiper |
Yes |
Yes |
| Defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rain sensing wipers |
No |
Yes |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
| Interior |
||
| Push-button start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Auto AC |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Ventilated front seats |
Yes |
No |
| Air purifier |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
Yes with storage |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
Yes |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
Yes |
| Ambient lighting |
Yes |
No |
| Infotainment |
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
9-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
No |
| Connected car tech with voice commands |
Yes |
Yes |
| Premium sound system |
Bose music system |
No |
| Parking camera |
Yes with driver rearview monitor |
Yes |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sunroof |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cruise control |
Yes |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
Verdict: The Ecosport is our pick here since it offers better safety features than the Sonet. The Sonet does get some additional features like a larger touchscreen, Bose music system, LED headlamps and connected car tech but they can be skipped in favour of the extra airbags the EcoSport has to offer. It is to be noted that the EcoSport is also more affordable than the Sonet by Rs 47,000.
Kia Sonet GTX+ vs Ford EcoSport S
| Kia Sonet GTX+ |
Rs 11.99 lakh |
| Ford EcoSport S |
Rs 11.73 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 26,000 (Sonet is more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety |
Kia Sonet GTX+ |
Ford EcoSport S |
| Airbags |
6 |
6 |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Front parking sensors |
Yes |
No |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic stability control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hill launch assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Day/night IRVM |
Auto-dimming |
Auto-dimming |
| Fog lamps |
Projector |
Yes |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exterior |
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| Headlamps |
LED |
HID |
| Auto headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| DRLs |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheels |
16-inch alloys |
16-inch alloys |
| Rear washer and wiper |
Yes |
Yes |
| Defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rain sensing wipers |
No |
Yes |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
| Interior |
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| Push-button start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Height adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Auto AC |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
No |
| Ventilated front seats |
Yes |
No |
| Air purifier |
Yes |
No |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front and rear |
| Front armrest |
Yes with storage |
Yes with storage |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
Yes |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
No |
Yes |
| Ambient lighting |
Yes |
No |
| Infotainment |
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes |
| Connected car tech with voice commands |
Yes |
Yes |
| Premium sound system |
Bose music system |
No |
| Parking camera |
Yes with driver rearview monitor |
Yes |
| Steering mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sunroof |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cruise control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt and telescopic |
| Wireless mobile charger |
Yes |
No |
Verdict: The Sonet is our pick here. It offers a lot more features over the EcoSport and the premium it attracts for these features is justified in our opinion.
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