Nissan Magnite vs Kia Sonet: Which Sub-4m SUV To Buy?
Modified On Jul 20, 2021 04:11 PM By Dinesh for Nissan Magnite 2020-2024
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Can the latest Nissan dethrone the best selling sub-4m SUV? Let’s find out
Nissan has launched the Magnite SUV at a starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom India). It takes on the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport, Maruti Vitara Brezza, Toyota Urban Cruiser and Tata Nexon. So, let’s pit the Magnite against the best selling sub-4m SUV, the Sonet, and find out which of the two offers better value at similar prices.
Dimensions
| Nissan Magnite |
Kia Sonet |
|
| Length |
3994mm |
3995m |
| Width |
1758mm |
1790mm |
| Height |
1572mm |
1642mm |
| Wheelbase |
2500mm |
2500mm |
| Boot Space |
336L |
392L |
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The Sonet is longer, wider and taller than the Magnite. The wheelbase, however, is identical in both the SUVs.
Engine
Since the Magnite is a petrol-only offering, we’re comparing it to the petrol variants of the Kia Sonet.
| Nissan Magnite |
Kia Sonet |
|||
| Engine |
1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
1.0-litre turbocharged petrol |
1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
1.0-litre turbocharged petrol |
| Power |
72PS |
100PS |
83PS |
120PS |
| Torque |
96Nm |
160Nm/152Nm |
115Nm |
172Nm |
| Transmission |
5MT |
5MT/CVT |
5MT |
6iMT/7DCT |
Price Comparison
Here we will compare only the similarly priced (difference
| Nissan Magnite |
Kia Sonet |
| 1.0L XE Rs 4.99 lakh |
|
| 1.0L XL Rs 5.99 lakh |
|
| 1.0L XV Rs 6.68 lakh/ Rs 6.82 lakh (DT) |
1.2 HTE Rs 6.71 lakh |
| 1.0L Turbo XL Rs 6.99 lakh |
|
| 1.0L XV Premium Rs 7.55 lakh/ Rs 7.69 lakh (DT) |
1.2 HTK Rs 7.59 lakh |
| 1.0L Turbo XV Rs 7.68 lakh/ Rs 7.82 lakh (DT) |
|
| 1.0L Turbo XV Premium Rs 8.45 lakh/ Rs 8.59 (DT) |
1.2 HTK+ Rs 8.45 lakh |
| 1.0L Turbo XV Premium (O) Rs 8.55 lakh/ Rs 8.69 lakh (DT) |
|
| 1.0T HTK+ 6iMT Rs 9.49 lakh |
|
| 1.0T HTX 6iMT Rs 9.99 lakh |
|
| 1.0T HTX+ 6iMT Rs 11.65 lakh |
|
| 1.0T GTX+ 6iMT Rs 11.99 lakh |
|
| Automatic |
Automatic |
| 1.0L Turbo XL CVT Rs 7.89 lakh |
|
| 1.0L Turbo XV CVT Rs 8.58 lakh/ Rs 8.72 lakh (DT) |
|
| 1.0L Turbo XV Premium CVT Rs 9.35 lakh/ Rs 9.49 (DT) |
|
| 1.0L Turbo XV Premium (O) 9.45 lakh/ Rs 9.59 lakh (DT) |
|
| 1.0T HTK+ 7DCT Rs 10.49 lakh |
|
| 1.0T GTX+ 7DCT Rs 12.89 lakh |
Nissan Magnite XV vs Kia Sonet 1.2L HTE
| Nissan Magnite XV |
Rs 6.68 lakh |
| Kia Sonet 1.2L HTE |
Rs 6.71 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 3,000 (Sonet is more expensive) |
Features
| Safety |
Nissan Magnite XV |
Kia Sonet 1.2 HTE |
| 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 |
LED |
No |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
Halogen |
Halogen |
| Auto headlamps |
No |
No |
| DRLs |
LED |
No |
| Wheels |
195/60 R16 Alloys |
195/65 R15 steel wheels with covers |
| Rear washer and wiper |
Yes |
No |
| Defogger |
Yes |
No |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable |
| Interior |
||
| Height-adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
No |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Manual AC |
| Rear AC vents |
No |
Yes |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front |
| Front armrest |
No |
No |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
Yes |
No |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
No |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes (wireless) |
No |
| Parking camera |
Yes |
No |
| Digital driver’s display |
7-inch |
No |
| Push-button start |
Yes |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
No |
| Steering-mounted controls |
Yes |
No |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Cruise control |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Front |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt |
Verdict: The Magnite is our natural pick here. It offers a lot more features than the Sonet despite being more affordable. If you want, you can shell out another Rs 39,000 for the Tech Pack accessory package for the Magnite which adds features such as an air purifier, wireless charging pad, and a premium JBL sound system.
Nissan Magnite Turbo XL vs Kia Sonet 1.2L HTE
| Nissan Magnite XL Turbo |
Rs 6.99 lakh |
| Kia Sonet 1.2L HTE |
Rs 6.71 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 18,000 (Magnite is more expensive) |
Features
| Safety |
Nissan Magnite Turbo XL |
Kia Sonet 1.2L HTE |
| 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 |
No |
No |
| Central locking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic stability program |
Yes |
No |
| Hill launch assist |
Yes |
No |
| Traction control |
Yes |
No |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
Halogen |
Halogen |
| Auto headlamps |
No |
No |
| DRLs |
No |
No |
| Wheels |
195/60 R16 steel wheels with covers |
195/65 R15 steel wheels with covers |
| Rear washer and wiper |
Yes |
No |
| Defogger |
Yes |
No |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable |
| Interior |
||
| Height-adjustable driver’s seat |
No |
No |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Manual |
| Rear AC vents |
No |
Yes |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front |
| Front armrest |
No |
No |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
Yes |
No |
| Infotainment |
2-din music system with Bluetooth |
2-din music system with Bluetooth |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
No |
No |
| Parking camera |
No |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
No |
| Steering-mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Cruise control |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Front |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt |
Verdict: The Nissan Magnite gets a lot more safety features and a few extra comforts over the Sonet. The premium it attracts for these features is justified in our opinion. So, the new Nissan wins again.
Nissan Magnite XV Premium vs Kia Sonet 1.2L HTK
| Nissan Magnite XV Premium |
Rs 7.55 lakh |
| Kia Sonet 1.2L HTK |
Rs 7.59 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 4,000 (Sonet is more expensive) |
Features
| Safety |
Nissan Magnite XV Premium |
Kia Sonet 1.2L HTK |
| 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 |
LED |
No |
| 360-degree camera |
Yes |
No |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Yes |
No |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes with keyless entry |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
LED |
Halogen |
| Auto headlamps |
No |
No |
| DRLs |
Yes |
No |
| Wheels |
195/60 R16 Diamond cut alloys |
215/60 R16 styled wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper |
Yes |
No |
| Defogger |
Yes |
No |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable |
| Interior |
||
| Height-adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Manual |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front |
| Front armrest |
Yes |
No |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
Yes |
No |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
2-din music system with Bluetooth |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes (wireless) |
No |
| Parking camera |
Yes |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
No |
| Steering-mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital driver’s display |
7-inch |
No |
| Push-button start |
Yes |
No |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Cruise control |
Yes |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt |
Verdict: The Magnite is our choice here as well as it gets a lot more features than the Sonet despite being more affordable. You could even get a Tech Pack with the Magnite for Rs 39,000 which adds features such as an air purifier, wireless charging pad, and a premium JBL sound system.
Nissan Magnite Turbo XV vs Kia Sonet 1.2L HTK
| Nissan Magnite Turbo XV |
Rs 7.68 lakh |
| Kia Sonet 1.2L HTK |
Rs 7.59 lakh |
| Difference |
Rs 9,000 (Magnite is more expensive) |
Features
| Safety |
Nissan Magnite Turbo XV |
Kia Sonet 1.2L HTK |
| 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 |
LED |
No |
| Electronic stability control |
Yes |
No |
| Traction control |
Yes |
No |
| Hill launch assist |
Yes |
No |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes with keyless entry |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
Halogen |
Halogen |
| Auto headlamps |
No |
No |
| DRLs |
Yes |
No |
| Wheels |
195/60 R16 Diamond cut alloys |
215/60 R16 styled wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper |
Yes |
No |
| Defogger |
Yes |
No |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable |
| Interior |
||
| Height-adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto AC |
Manual |
| Rear AC vents |
No |
Yes |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front |
| Front armrest |
No |
No |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
Yes |
No |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
2-din music system with Bluetooth |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes (wireless) |
No |
| Parking camera |
Yes |
No |
| Connected car tech |
No |
No |
| Steering-mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital driver’s display |
7-inch |
No |
| Push-button start |
Yes |
No |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt |
Verdict: The Magnite has an edge here as it gets a lot more features than the Sonet and the premium it attracts for that is fair.
Nissan Magnite Turbo XV Premium vs Kia Sonet 1.2L HTK+
| Nissan Magnite Turbo XV Premium |
Rs 8.45 lakh |
| Kia Sonet 1.2L HTK+ |
Rs 8.45 lakh |
| Difference |
Nil |
Features
| Safety |
Nissan Magnite Turbo XV Premium |
Kia Sonet 1.2L HTK+ |
| 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 |
LED |
Projector |
| Electronic stability control |
Yes |
No |
| Traction control |
Yes |
No |
| Hill launch assist |
Yes |
No |
| 360-degree camera |
Yes |
No |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system |
Yes |
No |
| Central locking |
Yes with keyless entry |
Yes with keyless entry |
| Exterior |
||
| Headlamps |
LED |
Halogen |
| Auto headlamps |
No |
Yes |
| DRLs |
Yes |
No |
| Wheels |
195/60 R16 Diamond cut alloys |
215/60 R16 styled wheels |
| Rear washer and wiper |
Yes |
No |
| Defogger |
Yes |
Yes |
| ORVM |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
Electrically adjustable and foldable |
| Interior |
||
| Height-adjustable driver’s seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| AC |
Auto |
Auto |
| Rear AC vents |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable headrest |
Front and rear |
Front |
| Front armrest |
Yes |
No |
| Rear armrest |
Yes |
No |
| 60:40 split rear seats |
Yes |
No |
| Infotainment |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Yes (wireless) |
Yes (wireless) |
| Parking camera |
Yes |
Yes with rear view monitor |
| Connected car tech |
No |
No |
| Steering-mounted controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Driver’s display |
7-inch |
No |
| Push-button start |
Yes |
No |
| Sunroof |
No |
No |
| Cruise control |
Yes |
No |
| Power windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Adjustable steering |
Tilt |
Tilt |
Verdict: The Magnite outshines the Sonet as it offers a lot more features at an identical price. For an extra Rs 10,000, the Magnite also offers connected car tech in the XV Premium(O) variant which is quite high in our opinion.
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