Hyundai Venue N Line Vs Kia Sonet X Line: Detailed comparison

Hyundai recently launched the sporty version of the Venue, Hyundai Venue N Line with an introductory price of Rs 12.16 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). The compact SUV gets some mechanical tweaks, as well as exterior and interior upgrades. The Hyundai Venue N Line will rival like its cousin, the Kia Sonet X Line, which starts at Rs 13,400 (ex-showroom). Let's take a look at the detailed comparison between the two.

Exterior

The Hyundai Venue N Line features red accents on the dark chrome grille, a muscular bonnet, LED taillights, LED headlights, red inserts on the front and rear bumper and silver skid plates. The compact SUV rides on 16-inch alloy wheels.

Available in a Matte Graphite exterior color option, the Kia Sonet X Line is equipped with LED headlights with integrated LED DRLs, wraparound LED taillights, a glossy black tiger nose grille and black skid plates. The side profile is flanked by 16-inch alloy wheels.

Interior

On the inside, the Hyundai Venue N Line follows the all-black look with "N Line" badging and red inserts on the gear knob, a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and leather seats. Other key interior features include an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Amazon Alexa and Google support, a TFT digital instrument cluster, reclining rear seats, multiple airbags, and automatic climate control.

The Kia Sonet X-Line features a two-tone interior with a wide range of features such as a 10.25-inch infotainment panel, flat-bottom steering wheel, automatic climate control, leather seats with orange stitching, ambient lighting and multiple airbags.

Engine performance

Hyundai Venue N Line is powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine that produces a peak power of 118 HP and a maximum torque of 172 Nm.

The Kia Sonet X-Line is available with two engine options, featuring a 1.0-liter turbo petrol engine with 118 HP / 172 Nm and a 1.5-liter diesel engine with 113 HP / 250 Nm. A 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox (in the diesel version) and a 7-speed DCT gearbox (in both) are offered.

Pricing

Hyundai Venue N Line price ranges from Rs 12.16 lakh to Rs 13.15 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market. The price of the Kia Sonet X Line ranges between Rs 13,400 and Rs 14,000 (ex-showroom).