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Kia Sonet Vs Volkswagen Taigun
Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comes with a price of ₹ 7.99 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline is priced at ₹ 11.70 Lakh. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT equipped with 1197 cc engine whereas Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline has 999 cc.
Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comes with a price of ₹ 7.99 Lakh and Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline is priced at ₹ 11.70 Lakh. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT equipped with 1197 cc engine whereas Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI Comfortline has 999 cc.
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Kia Sonet
Hte 12 Petrol Mt
₹ 7.99 Lakh
Volkswagen Taigun
1.0 Tsi Comfortline
₹ 11.70 Lakh
Select CarSelect Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 7.99 Lakh | ₹ 11.70 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹14,753 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹21,602 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7.99 Lakh
₹ 11.70 Lakh
EMI
₹14,753 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹21,602 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
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| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds) | - | - | ||
| Engine | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears | ||
| Highway Mileage (kmpl) | - | |||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Engine Type | - | 1.0L TSI | ||
| City Mileage (kmpl) | - | |||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 114 bhp @ 5000 rpm | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 178 Nm @ 1750 rpm | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery | - | - | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | ||||
| Top Speed (Kmph) | - | - | ||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | |||
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Range (Km) | - | |||
| Driving Range (Km) | - | 1004 | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) | - | 20.08 | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
-
Engine
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
Transmission
Manual - 5 Gears
Manual - 6 Gears
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
Electric Motor
-
Engine Type
-
1.0L TSI
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
114 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery
-
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
-
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Electric Motor Assist
-
Battery Charging
-
-
Range (Km)
-
Driving Range (Km)
-
1004
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
20.08
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
| Length (mm) | 3995 | 4221 | ||
| Width (mm) | 1790 | 1760 | ||
| Height (mm) | 1570 | 1612 | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2500 | 2651 | ||
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 205 | 188 | ||
| Kerb Weight (kg) | - | 1205 |
Length (mm)
3995
4221
Width (mm)
1790
1760
Height (mm)
1570
1612
Wheelbase (mm)
2500
2651
Ground Clearance (mm)
205
188
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1205
| Doors (Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Seating Capacity (Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows (Rows) | 2 | |||
| Bootspace (litres) | 385 | 385 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 45 | 50 |
Doors (Doors)
5
5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
Bootspace (litres)
385
385
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
50
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Space Saver | ||
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Twist Beam Axle | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 205 / 60 R16 | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 205 / 60 R16 | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius (metres) | - | 5.05 |
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel
Steel
Space Saver
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
205 / 60 R16
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
205 / 60 R16
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
5.05
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | |||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Manual) | ||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| 12V Power Outlets | ||||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Manual Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | ||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Parking Assist | ||||
| Third Row AC Zone | - |
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Manual)
Electronic Parking Brake
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
12V Power Outlets
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cabin Boot Access
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heater
Parking Assist
Third Row AC Zone
-
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | |||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Painted | ||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | |||
| One Touch Up | ||||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | |||
| One Touch Down | ||||
| Power Windows | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured |
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Side Window Blinds
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Painted
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
One Touch Up
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
One Touch Down
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Fog Lights | - | - | ||
| Taillights | Halogen | |||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | |||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen |
Rear Reading Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Headlight Height Adjuster
Puddle Lamps
Fog Lights
-
-
Taillights
Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Glovebox Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Shift Indicator | Dynamic | Dynamic | ||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue | ||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Analogue - Digital | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Average Speed |
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Dynamic
Instantaneous Consumption
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Door Ajar Warning
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Clock
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Analogue - Digital
Average Fuel Consumption
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Speed
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Hill Descent Control |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | ||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | ||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Dashcam |
Lane Departure Warning
Seat Belt Warning
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Middle Head Rest
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Puncture Repair Kit
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Dashcam
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | |||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | |||
| Rear Armrest | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Fabric | ||
| Interior Colours | Black | - | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Driver 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) | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | - | ||
| Split Rear Seat | ||||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Headrests | Front & Rear |
Front Seatback Pockets
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Rear Armrest
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Colours
Black
-
Ventilated Seats
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Driver 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
-
Split Rear Seat
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Ventilated Seat Type
Headrests
Front & Rear
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | |||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | |||
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited |
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
| Display | Touch-screen Display | |||
| Touchscreen Size (inch) | - | |||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| USB Compatibility | - | |||
| AUX Compatibility | - | |||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | - | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| Speakers | - | 6 | ||
| AM/FM Radio | - | |||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) | ||
| Head Unit Size | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| iPod Compatibility |
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)
-
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
GPS Navigation System
Steering-mounted controls
USB Compatibility
-
AUX Compatibility
-
Wireless Charger
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
Phone & Audio Streaming
Speakers
-
6
AM/FM Radio
-
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Head Unit Size
Not Available
Not Available
iPod Compatibility
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front Only | ||
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder |
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Central Locking | With Key | Remote | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock |
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key
Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | Cladding - Black/Grey | ||
| Rub-strips |
Sunroof / Moonroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
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Pros And Cons
Kia Sonet
- Frugal and Diversified Powertrains
- Good Boot Space and Ground Clearance
- Loads of Features
Volkswagen Taigun
- Distinctive VW styling with solid European build quality.
- Spacious cabin, supportive seats, good ergonomics, and ample storage.
- Powerful 148 BHP engine for an exciting driving experience.
- Sporty turbopetrol options with smooth transmissions.
- Balanced ride and handling with welltuned suspension.
- Comprehensive safety features, including up to 6 airbags.
- Loaded with desirable features like active cylinder tech, ventilated seats, sunroof, and touchscreen infotainment.
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