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Honda City Hybrid eHEV vs Kia Sonet Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Honda City Hybrid eHEV and Kia Sonet comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Honda City Hybrid eHEV ZX is priced at ₹20 Lakh, Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual is priced at ₹7.32 Lakh.
Honda City Hybrid eHEV ZX comes with 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual comes with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Honda City Hybrid eHEV vs Kia Sonet Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsHonda City Hybrid eHEVKia Sonet
Engine Capacity1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power97 bhp @ 5600-6400 rpm82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
TransmissionAutomatic (e-CVT) - CVT Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport ModeManual - 5 Gears
Fuel TypeHybrid (Electric + Petrol)Petrol
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Honda City Hybrid eHEV ZX
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20.00 Lakh

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Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual
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7.32 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price
20.00 Lakh
7.32 Lakh
EMI
₹36,928

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹13,514

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating
4.1
4.5
NCAP Rating

Frunk Storage
Seating Capacity
5 Person
5 Person
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)
No of Rows
2 Rows
2 Rows
Doors
4 Doors
5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 litres
45 litres
Tank Capacity
Bootspace
385 litres

Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Idle Start/Stop
Range
18.24 km
Engine Type
Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SHEV)
Smartstream G 1.2
Electric Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
97 Bhp @ 5600-6400 Rpm
82 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm
Top Speed
Others
Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Type
Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Petrol
Battery Charging
AC Fast Charging
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
127 Nm @ 4500-5000 Rpm
Acceleration
Battery
Lithium Ion, 172.8 Volt
Max Motor Performance
3500 Rpm, 253 Nm
Transmission
Automatic (e-CVT) - CVT Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Manual - 5 Gears
Highway Mileage
AC Regular Charging
Performance on Alternate Fuel
DC Fast Charging
Electric Motor Assist
107 Bhp
City Mileage
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
Regenerative Braking
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
11.75 seconds
Mileage (ARAI)
27.1 kmpl
18.4 kmpl
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
127 Nm @ 4500-5000 Rpm
115 Nm @ 4200 Rpm
Engine
1498 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1197 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Driving Range
1060 km
Alternate Fuel
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Length
4583 mm
3995 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (unladen)
Width
1748 mm
1790 mm
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
Height
1489 mm
1610 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Length*Width*Height

Spare Wheel & Tyre
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 metres
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Steel
Front Tyres
185 / 55 R16
195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres
185 / 55 R16
195 / 65 R15
Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims
Steering
Additional Steering Features
Four Wheel Steering
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam With Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Tyres

Roof-mounted Antenna
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Rub-strips
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Roof Rails

Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless
With Key

Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Ventilated Seat Type
Ventilated Seats
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)
6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Massage Seats
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Interiors
Dual Tone
Single Tone
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Interior Colours
Ivory & Black
Black

Seat Belt Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Departure Prevention
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Puncture Repair Kit
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
High-beam Assist
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Child Seat Anchor Points
Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Dashcam

Rear Wiper
One Touch Down
All
Side Window Blinds
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rain-sensing Wipers
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Rear Windshield Blind
Manual
Exterior Door Handles
Chrome
Body Coloured
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Soft-close Door
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Silver
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Both Sides
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Silver
One Touch Up
All
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front Only
Scuff Plates
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Defogger

Infotainment Screen Size
8 inch
Steering-mounted controls
Speakers
8
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Gesture Control
Tweeters
AM/FM Radio
Display
Touch-screen Display
Voice Command
Wireless Charger
GPS Navigation System
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Internal Hard Drive
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
AUX Compatibility
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
WiFi Hotspot
DVD Playback
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size
Not Available

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Door Ajar Warning
Clock
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Average Fuel Consumption
Shift Indicator
Gear Indicator
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Analogue - Digital
Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Analogue - Digital

Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
160000
Battery Warranty (In Years)
8

Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Keyless Start/ Button Start
12V Power Outlets
3
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera With Guidance
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Manual
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Third Row AC Zone
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Cabin Boot Access
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Yes (Manual)
Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Umbrella Storage in Door

Automatic Headlamps
Fog Lights
LED
Halogen
Cabin Lamps
Front And Rear
Centre
Headlights
LED
Halogen
Cabin Lamps Position
Front And Rear
Centre
Reading Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamps
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Rear Reading Lamp
Ambient Interior Count
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights
LED
Halogen
Puddle Lamps

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Hill Hold Control
Differential Lock
Hill Descent Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment

City Hybrid eHEV Comparison with similar cars

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda City Hybrid eHEV

  • Seamless Hybrid Setup 
  • Spacious and practical cabin
  • Compliant ride quality in the city

Kia Sonet

  • 360 degree camera adds to the convenient
  • Fully digital drivers display looks modern & hi-tech
  • Camera based level 1 ADAS adds to the active safety
  • 6 speed manual gearbox re-introduced in 1.5 litre diesel engine

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