Tata
Tata Nexon
Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual
₹7,39,990
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Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon
HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual vs Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual: side-by-side India matchup with full specs and features.
Same body type (SUV)
Same powertrain (ICE)
Very close price band (0.1% gap)
Tata Nexon Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual is priced lower
Quick summary
Price and classification for the selected trims
| Spec |
Kia Sonet
HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual
|
Tata Nexon
Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual
|
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7,40,900 | ₹7,39,990 |
| Variant | HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual | Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual |
| Brand | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Sonet | Nexon |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Engine / battery | 1197 cc | 1199 cc |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Primary specs | 1197 cc · Manual · Petrol | 1199 cc · Manual · Petrol |
| Price difference Gap ₹910 · 0.1% | Higher | Lower |
Full specifications
All published specs for these variants · differences highlighted
| Specification | Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual | Tata Nexon Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Performance | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G 1.2 | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine |
| Engine | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm |
| Turbocharger/ Supercharger | No | Turbocharged |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Mileage | — | 17 Km / L |
| Battery Charging & Range | ||
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | No | No |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Terrain Modes | No | No |
| Chassis Type | Unibody/Monocoque Frame | Unibody/Monocoque Frame |
| Four-Wheel-Drive | No | No |
| Suspension | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber |
| Capacity & Dimensions | ||
| Length *Width *Height | 3995 mm * 1790 mm * 1610 mm | 3995 mm * 1804 mm * 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2498 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seats and 2 Rows | 5 Seats and 2 Rows |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 Doors | 5 Doors |
| Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) | No | — |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 208 mm (unladen) |
| Tyre & Wheels | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims |
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 60 R16 |
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 60 R16 |
| Spare Wheel & Tyre | Steel (195/65R15), Located in Boot | Steel |
| Tyres | Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres | Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres |
| Warranty | ||
| Vehicle Warranty | 3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited Kms) | 3 Years / 100000 Kms |
| Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.) | ||
| Second Row Middle Seat Safety | Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt | Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Disc (Front), Drum (Rear) | Disc (Front), Drum (Rear) |
| Doors, Mirrors & Wipers | ||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Silver | Painted |
| Exterior Door | Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type | Body Coloured Door Handles |
| Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM) | Manual Dimming | — |
| Fuel Fillers Lid | — | Manual |
| Storage | ||
| Bootspace | 385 L | 382 L |
| Seating & Ergonomics | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench |
| Infotainment & Entertainment | ||
| Antenna | Roof-Mounted Antenna | — |
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Consumption | Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning | Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning |
| Lighting & Visibilty | ||
| Reflectors | Rear Bumper | Rear Bumper |
| Illuminated Logo | — | Steering Wheel |
| Design & Styling | ||
| Grille Design | Tiger Nose Grille | High gloss black front grille Grille |
| Skid Plate | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Scuff Plates | — | Optional |
| Overview | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seats and 2 Rows | 5 Seats and 2 Rows |
| Engine | ||
| Horsepower | 82 bhp | 118 bhp |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1199 cc |
| Dimensions | ||
| Boot Space | 385 L | 382 L |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 3995 x 1790 x 1610 mm | 3995 x 1804 x 1620 mm |
| Height | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Length | 3995 mm | 3995 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2498 mm |
| Width | 1790 mm | 1804 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 208 mm (unladen) |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Mileage Combined | 18.8 Km / L | — |
Features & equipment
Present / absent across these trims · never invented
| Feature | Kia Sonet HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual | Tata Nexon Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Not available | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) |
| Seatbelts | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Downhill Assist Control | Not available | Not available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not available | Not available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not available | Not available |
| Door Open Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Collision Warning | Not available | - |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Child Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Not available | Not available |
| TPMS | Yes | Not available |
| Emergency Call | Not available | Not available |
| Tire Repair Kit | Not available | Not available |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | Not available |
| Exterior | ||
| LED Headlights | Not available | Not available |
| DRLs | Not available | - |
| Auto High Beam | Not available | Not available |
| Automatic Headlights | Not available | Not available |
| Headlight Height Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Not available | Not available |
| Roof Rails | Not available | Not available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Wiper | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Spoiler | Not available | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Not available | Not available |
| Follow Me Home Headlights | Not available | Not available |
| Puddle Lights | Not available | Not available |
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| Rub Strips | Not available | - |
| Fog Lights | - | Not available |
| Infotainment | ||
| Touchscreen Display | Not available | - |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not available | Not available |
| Speakers | Not available | Not available |
| Bluetooth | Not available | Not available |
| Navigation | Not available | Not available |
| Voice Control | Not available | Not available |
| Wireless Charger | Not available | Not available |
| AM/FM Radio | Yes | Not available |
| Heads-Up Display | Not available | Not available |
| Amazon Alexa | Not available | Not available |
| Connected Services | Not available | Yes |
| OTA Updates | Not available | Not available |
| Dashcam | Not available | Not available |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Not available | Yes |
| Gesture Control | Not available | Not available |
| Trip Meter | Not available | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | ||
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Not available | Not available |
| Push Button Start | Not available | Not available |
| Ventilated Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Seat Material | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Folding Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Armrest | Yes | Not available |
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not available | Not available |
| Auto Parking Assist | Not available | Not available |
| Ambient Lighting | Not available | - |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Not available | Not available |
| Sunglass Holder | Not available | Not available |
| Umbrella Storage | Not available | Yes |
| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | Yes |
| Power Rear Sunshade | Not available | Not available |
| Cabin Air Purifier | Not available | Not available |
| Glovebox Cooler | Not available | Not available |
| Front Seatback Pockets | Not available | Not available |
| Headlight Ignition Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirrors | Not available | - |
| Central Locking | - | Yes |
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