Let's compare Tata Nexon Smart Plus vs Kia Sonet HTE

Compare Tata Nexon Smart Plus vs Kia Sonet HTE price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Tata Nexon

Kia Sonet

Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Tata Nexon Smart Plus

Price

₹ 8.26 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 15,258/month

Kia Sonet HTE

Price

₹ 8.24 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 15,221/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Kia Sonet feels light on the pocket compared to Tata Nexon by ₹1,979.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Compact Suv

Length

3995 mm

Width

1804 mm +14

1790 mm

Height

1620 mm +10

1610 mm

WheelBase

2498 mm

2500 mm +2

Ground Clearance

208 mm +3

205 mm

Seating Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

44 Liters

45 Liters +1

Boot Space

382 Liters

385 Liters +3

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage (KMPL)

17.44 Km/l

18.4 Km/l

Range

767 Kms

828 Kms

Engine Type

1.2L Turbo Revotron

Smartstream G 1.2 MPI

Powertrain Assistance

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

1199 cc

1197 cc

Max Power

118 bhp @ 5500 rpm

82 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Max Torque

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm

115 Nm @ 4200 rpm

Transmission Type

Gear Box

5-MT

Drive Type

FWD

Top Speed

180

160

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

Turning Radius

5.1

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring

Front Brakes

Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

Disc, Drum, Ventilated Disc

Safety & Security

Airbags

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

ESP

Yes

Brake Assist

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Yes

Reverse Camera

360 Camera

Hill Assist

Yes

Hill Descent Control

Child Lock

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

ADAS

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Front And Rear

ORVM Adjustment

Electric

Request Sensors

Push Button Start

Cruise Control

Keyless Entry

Steering Mounted Control

Yes

Climate Control

Rear AC Vents

Yes

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Leather

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Rear Armrest

Rear Cup Holders

Front Cup Holders

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

Exterior Features

Sunroof

Wheels

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

Tyre Size

195 / 60 R16

195 / 65 R15

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Headlight Type

Projector Led

Halogen

Tailgate

Manual

Roof Rails

Rear Wiper

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

Yes

Screen Size

7 inch

USB Port

Yes

Navigation System

Yes

Speakers

Remote App Control

Wireless Charging

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

Telematics

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Navigation

Yes

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

Tata Nexon Vs Kia Sonet Colors

Daytona Grey

Aurora Black Pearl

Daytona Grey

Aurora Black Pearl

Tata Nexon Vs Kia Sonet Expert Opinions

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Strong Safety Packages
Powertrain Choices
Spacious Cabin and Bootspace
Great Feature Pack Options

Dislikes

Unintuitive Touch Controls
Confusing Variant List
Rear Seat Width

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Good Comfort
Superb Diesel Engine Options
Multiple Gearbox Options

Dislikes

Rear Legroom
Turbo Petrol Mileage
DCT Gearboxes Lags

Tata Nexon Vs Kia Sonet FAQs

The Tata Nexon is based on the heavily revised Tata X1 platform, which is the company's compact car architecture.

The Tata Nexon was the first made-in-India car to receive a full 5-Star safety rating from Global NCAP for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP).

The updated Tata Nexon (post-August 2023) has a 5-Star rating from Bharat NCAP for both Adult and Child Occupant Protection.

Yes, crash test reports consistently confirm that the Nexon's body shell is rated as stable and capable of withstanding further loadings.

Yes, the Nexon's body structure is crafted with high-strength steel in critical areas to absorb and dissipate impact energy during a collision, protecting the passenger cabin.

Yes, the updated Tata Nexon comes equipped with 6 airbags (driver, co-driver, side, and curtain) as standard across all variants.

The Nexon uses a Monocoque chassis (unibody construction), where the body and frame are integrated into a single structural unit for rigidity and safety.

The Nexon's high rating set a new benchmark for safety in the compact SUV segment, compelling other manufacturers to improve their vehicles' structural integrity and safety features in the Indian market.

The Tata Nexon's ex-showroom price (for internal combustion engine variants - Petrol, Diesel, CNG) typically starts from approximately ₹7.32 Lakh and goes up to around ₹14.05 Lakh (New Delhi Ex-Showroom, prices are subject to change).

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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