Kia Sonet vs Kia Carens Clavis Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet and Kia Carens Clavis 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 Clavis HTE 1.5 Petrol MT is priced at ₹11.21 Lakh.
Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual comes with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Kia Carens Clavis HTE 1.5 Petrol MT comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Kia Sonet vs Kia Carens Clavis Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Kia Carens Clavis
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 Clavis

₹ 11.21 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

7.32 Lakh

11.21 Lakh

EMI

₹13,514

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹20,697

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.5

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NCAP Rating

—

Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

385 litres

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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

Seating Capacity

5 Person

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Tank Capacity

—

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

—

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

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Max Motor Performance

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

—

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 G1.5

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

15.95 kmpl

Battery

—

Regenerative Braking

—

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

—

143.8 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

Idle Start/Stop

—

Acceleration

—

Width

1790 mm

1800 mm

Ground Clearance

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1610 mm

1708 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm

—

Length

3995 mm

4550 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Length*Width*Height

—

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

Alloy Wheels

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Spare Wheel & Tyre

—

Tyre Construction

—

Radial - Tubeless

Tyres

—

Additional Steering Features

—

Steering

—

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Roof Rails

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Roof-Mounted 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)

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

—

Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver Armrest

Interior Colours

Black

Black & Beige

Split Third Row Seat

—

50:50

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

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

Massage Seats

—

Third Row Seat Type

—

Bench

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

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

—

Power Windows

Front Only

—

Interior Door Handles

Silver

—

One Touch Down

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Externally 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

Rear - Manual

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Scuff Plates

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish

—

Body Coloured

Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Touchscreen Size

—

USB Compatibility

Display

—

GPS Navigation System

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

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

—

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

—

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

—

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

WiFi Hotspot

—

DVD Playback

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

—

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

TFT

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

—

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

Rear

Cabin Lamps

Centre

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Fog Lights

Halogen

Ambient Interior Lighting

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

Halogen

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Puddle Lamps

—

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

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