Let's compare Hyundai Exter HX2 vs Kia Sonet HTE

Compare Hyundai Exter HX2 vs Kia Sonet HTE price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Hyundai Exter HX2
Hyundai Exter
Kia Sonet HTE
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Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Hyundai Exter HX2

Price

₹ 6.27 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 11,580/month

Kia Sonet HTE

Price

₹ 8.10 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 14,958/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Hyundai Exter feels light on the pocket compared to Kia Sonet by ₹1,82,926.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Compact Suv

Compact Suv

Length

3830 mm

3995 mm +165

Width

1723 mm

1790 mm +67

Height

1643 mm +33

1610 mm

WheelBase

2450 mm

2500 mm +50

Ground Clearance

185 mm

205 mm +20

Seating Capacity

5

5

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 Liters

45 Liters +8

Boot Space

391 Liters +6

385 Liters

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol

Mileage (KMPL)

19 Km/l +0.6

18.4 Km/l

Range

703 Kms

828 Kms +125

Engine Type

1.2l Kappa Ii

Smartstream G 1.2 Mpi

Powertrain Assistance

No

No

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

4

4

Displacement

999 cc

1197 cc +198

Max Power

82 bhp @ 6000 rpm

82 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Max Torque

113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm

115 Nm @ 4200 rpm +1.2

Transmission Type

MT

MT

Gear Box

5-MT

5-MT

Drive Type

FWD

FWD

Top Speed

160

160

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

--

--

Turning Radius

5.1

5.1

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut

McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

CTBA with Coil Spring

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring

Front Brakes

Disc

Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

Disc, Drum, Ventilated Disc

Safety & Security

Airbags

6

6

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

Yes

ESP

Yes

Yes

Brake Assist

--

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Yes

Yes

Reverse Camera

No

No

360 Camera

No

No

Hill Assist

Yes

Yes

Hill Descent Control

No

No

Child Lock

Yes

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

Yes

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

Yes

ADAS

No

No

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Only Front

Front And Rear

ORVM Adjustment

Manual

Electric

Request Sensors

Yes

--

Push Button Start

No

No

Cruise Control

No

No

Keyless Entry

Yes

--

Steering Mounted Control

--

--

Climate Control

--

--

Rear AC Vents

No

Yes

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Leather

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Yes

--

Rear Armrest

No

No

Rear Cup Holders

--

--

Front Cup Holders

Yes

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

No

No

Exterior Features

Sunroof

No

No

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

No

No

Tyre Size

165 / 70 R14

195 / 65 R15

Daytime Running Lights

--

--

Headlight Type

Halogen

Halogen

Tailgate

Manual

Manual

Roof Rails

No

No

Rear Wiper

No

No

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

--

--

Screen Size

--

--

USB Port

--

Yes

Navigation System

No

No

Speakers

--

4

Remote App Control

No

No

Wireless Charging

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

No

No

Telematics

Digital

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

--

Yes

Navigation

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

No

No

Hyundai Exter Vs Kia Sonet Colors
Side profile of the Hyundai Exter in Titan Grey.

Titan Grey

Kia Sonet Aurora Black Pearl

Aurora Black Pearl

Side profile of the Hyundai Exter in Titan Grey.

Titan Grey

Kia Sonet Aurora Black Pearl

Aurora Black Pearl

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Hyundai Exter Vs Kia Sonet FAQs

The 2026 facelift introduces a bolder front fascia with a new black radiator grille, redesigned front and rear bumpers, and a sporty wing-type rear spoiler. Inside, it features a new Navy Blue and Grey dual-tone theme, a D-cut steering wheel, and metal pedals.

Hyundai has replaced the old EX, S, SX naming system with a new alphanumeric hierarchy: HX2, HX3, HX4, HX4+, HX6, HX8, and HX10. This aligns the Exter with the latest global branding seen on models like the new Verna and Venue.

The Exter is built on the same K1 platform as the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and the Hyundai Aura. It shares the same chassis, wheelbase, and 1.2L Kappa engine.

While they share the same mechanical "bones," the Exter is significantly taller (1631mm vs 1520mm) and wider, with a much higher ground clearance of 185mm. It provides the boxy SUV silhouette and rugged styling that the hatchback lacks.

No, the 2026 Exter continues with the reliable 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated Kappa petrol engine, producing 83 PS and 114 Nm of torque.

Two new premium shades have been added: Golden Bronze and Titanium Black Matte. The previous Abyss Black has been replaced by Titanium Black.

Safety is a major focus; 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) are now standard from the base HX2 variant.

The petrol variants offer a massive 391 litres of boot space, while the dual-cylinder CNG variants offer 225 litres.

The HX6 variant is widely considered the sweet spot, as it includes the sunroof, dashcam, automatic climate control, and projector headlamps.

HX10 is the new top-of-the-line flagship trim. It exclusively features metal pedals, onboard navigation with OTA updates, and the full suite of leatherette-wrapped interior touchpoints.

The Kia Sonet price starts around ₹7.99 lakh and goes up to ₹15.64 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The wide spread is because you can pick from simple petrol-manual trims all the way to fully loaded diesel automatics with ADAS.

Yes, the Sonet and Venue are platform cousins. Both share engines, transmissions, and some structural bits.

The Sonet measures 3.995 meters long (13.1 ft), 1.79 meters wide (5.9 ft), and 1.642 meters tall (5.4 ft) with a 2.5-meter wheelbase. Ground clearance is 205 mm, enough for speed breakers and bad patches. Since it is under 4 meters, it slips into tight city parking and old colony streets without sweat.

The Sonet offers 385 litres of boot space, which can carry 3 large trolley bags and 2–3 smaller backpacks. Perfect for weekend family road trips, airport runs, or stuffing grocery hauls. Fold the rear seats and you can even slide in a golf kit or extra camping gear.

Mileage of Kia Sonet varies by engine: 1. 1.2L petrol delivers about 17 kmpl 2. 1.0L turbo petrol around 18 kmpl on highways 3. 1.5L diesel can stretch close to 21 kmpl At today’s ₹102 per litre petrol price, running cost is roughly ₹6 per km for petrol. The diesel trims bring that down to about ₹4.8 per km.

The new facelifted Kia Sonet adds six airbags as standard across trims, ABS, ESC, hill-start assist, and some trims even get Level-1 ADAS. It hasn’t been officially NCAP-tested in India yet, but globally the platform is proven, and safety kit is one of the best in the sub-4m segment.

The Sonet is built for city-smart families, young professionals, or couples who want a feature-rich SUV without breaking parking rules or bank accounts.
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