Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet and Mahindra Bolero comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual is priced at ₹7.41 Lakh, Mahindra Bolero B4 is priced at ₹8.49 Lakh.
Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual comes with 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mahindra Bolero B4 comes with 1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine.

Kia Sonet vs Mahindra Bolero Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Mahindra Bolero
Engine Capacity	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1493 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Power	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	75 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Kia Sonet

₹ 7.41 Lakh

Ex-Showroom

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Mahindra Bolero

₹ 8.49 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

7.41 Lakh

8.49 Lakh

EMI

₹13,681

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹15,677

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.5

NCAP Rating

—

Colors

Kia Sonet Colours

Mahindra Bolero Colours

Frunk Storage

—

Bootspace

385 litres

—

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

60 liters

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

2 Rows

—

Number of Seating Rows

—

Battery Charging

—

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

City Mileage

—

Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

82 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

75 Bhp @ 3600 Rpm

Electric Motor

—

Range

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Drivetrain

FWD

RWD

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

—

Engine Type

Smartstream G 1.2

MHawk75

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

115 Nm @ 4200 Rpm

210 Nm @ 1600-2200 Rpm

Engine

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

1493 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

Top Speed

—

Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

DC Fast Charging

—

Mileage (ARAI)

18.4 kmpl

16 Kmpl

Battery

—

Turbocharger/Supercharger

—

Yes (Turbocharged)

Fuel Type

—

Diesel

Idle Start/Stop

—

Width

1790 mm

1745 mm

Ground Clearance

—

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1610 mm

1880 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm

2680 mm

Length

3995 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

IFS Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring

Rigid Leaf Spring

Minimum Turning Radius

—

5.8 meters

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted Steering

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Four Wheel Steering

—

Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc Brakes

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

215 / 75 R15

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

215 / 75 R15

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Drum Brakes

Tyres

—

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Body-coloured Bumpers

—

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Roof Rails

—

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

—

Rub-strips

—

Body-Coloured Bumpers

—

Rub - Strips

—

Black

Speed Sensing Door Lock

—

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

With Key

—

Engine Immobiliser

—

Engine Immobilizer

—

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)

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

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

—

Front Seatback Pockets

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

—

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone (Black And Beige)

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

Seat Upholstery

Leatherette

Vinyl

Rear Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

—

Driver Armrest

—

Interior Colours

Black

—

Third Row Seat Type

—

Jump 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)

2 Airbags

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

—

Seatbelt

—

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

Front Only

—

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Black

One Touch Down

—

Power Windows Position

Front Only

—

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

Black Finish With Handle Type

Side Window Blinds

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Scuff Plates

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

—

Black Finish ORVM Colour

Adjustable ORVM

—

Externally Adjustable

Anti-glare Mirrors

—

Manual - Internal Only

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

—

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

—

Low Fuel Level Warning

—

Tachometer

Analogue

—

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)

—

Warranty (Years)

—

3 Years

Warranty (Kilometres)

—

100000 Km

Driver Armrest Storage

—

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

Cupholders In Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

—

Sunglass Holder

—

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

—

Air Purifier

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Manual (Front AC: Fan Speed Control)

Third Row AC Zone

—

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

—

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Parking Assist

Headlight & Ignition On Reminder

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Cornering Headlights

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Headlights

Halogen

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

Reading Lamp

—

Cabin Lamps

Centre

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

—

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Fog Lights

Halogen

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Taillights

Halogen

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Puddle Lamps

—

Tail Lights

—

Halogen

Interior Lamps

—

Front

Follow me home headlamps

—

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)

Brakes

—

Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

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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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