Kia Sonet vs Kia Carens Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet and Kia Carens comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual is priced at ₹7.32 Lakh, Kia Carens Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR is priced at ₹10.99 Lakh.
Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual comes with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Kia Carens Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Kia Sonet vs Kia Carens Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Kia Carens
Engine Capacity	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Kia Sonet

₹ 7.32 Lakh

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Kia Carens

₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

7.32 Lakh

10.99 Lakh

EMI

₹13,514

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹20,296

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.5

4.4

NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

385 litres

216 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Battery Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

City Mileage

—

Alternate Fuel

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

82 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

Electric Motor

—

Range

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

AC Fast Charging

—

Driving Range

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

—

10.42 seconds

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Max Motor Performance

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

10.42 seconds

Fuel Type

Petrol

Transmission

Manual - 5 Gears

Manual - 6 Gears

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

—

Engine Type

Smartstream G 1.2

Smartstream G 1.5

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 4200 Rpm

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

Engine

1197 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Top Speed

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

DC Fast Charging

—

Mileage (ARAI)

18.4 kmpl

16.5 kmpl

Battery

—

Width

1790 mm

1800 mm

Ground Clearance

—

195 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1610 mm

1708 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm

2780 mm

Length

3995 mm

4540 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Roof Rails

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

With Key

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Ventilated Seats

Driver Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Front Seatback Pockets

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Fabric + Leatherette

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Headrests

Front & Rear

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver Armrest

Interior Colours

Black

Black & Beige Interiors With Indigo Accents

Split Third Row Seat

—

50:50

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Type

—

Bench

Massage Seats

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Puncture Repair Kit

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Blind Spot Detection

Dashcam

Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

3 Star (Global NCAP)

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Silver

One Touch Down

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Rear Windshield Blind

One Touch Up

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Scuff Plates

Plastic

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

—

8 inch

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

GPS Navigation System

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

—

8 inch

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

DVD Playback

—

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front, Second & Third Row

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front, Second & Third

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Blower, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Control

Air Purifier

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Third Row AC Zone

—

Vents On Roof

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

Halogen

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

Halogen

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Puddle Lamps

Ambient Interior Count

—

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

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

Kia Carens

✓Useable, accessible, and comfortable last row
✓Spacious and feature-rich cabin
✓Easy to drive

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