KIA SONET VS HYUNDAI VENUE : Which one to buy ? -Autonexa

Kia Motors finally announced its entry into the highly competitive small SUV segment with the new Sonet. At Rs 6.71 lakh - Rs 11.99 lakh, the Kia Sonet competes head-to-head against various cars, including Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, and Mahindra XUV300.

KIA SONET VS HYUNDAI VENUE

Interestingly, Kia's new compact SUV shares its platform and various components with one of its main competitors: the Hyundai Venue. Both models are completely different from each other. Let's take a look at all the similarities and differences between Sonet and Venue.

Kia Sonet vs Hyundai Venue: 1.2-liter Petrol engine

	Price (ex-showroom)
Sonet 1.2-litre	₹6.71 lakh - ₹8.45 lakh
Venue 1.2-litre	₹6.75 lakh - ₹8.37 lakh

Kia Sonet vs Hyundai Venue: 1.0-litre Turbo engine

	Price (ex-showroom)
Sonet Turbo iMT	₹9.49 lakh - ₹11.99 lakh
Sonet Turbo DCT	₹10.49 lakh
Venue Turbo MT	₹8.51 lakh - ₹10.9 lakh
Venue Turbo iMT	₹10 lakh - ₹11.26 lakh
Venue Turbo DCT	₹9.65 lakh - ₹11.63 lakh

Specifications

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2 l Kappa
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6300 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	114 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	18.4	17.52
Driving Range (Km)	828	788
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	3995	3995
Width (mm)	1790	1770
Height (mm)	1647	1590
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)	NO	195

Capacity

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (liters)	392	350
Fuel Tank Capacity (liters)	45	45

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axie with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Tu ing Radius (meters)	5.1	5.1
Steering Type	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15

Features

Safety

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Child Seat Anchor Points	NO	YES
Seat Belt Wa ing	YES	YES

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	YES	YES
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	YES	YES
Brake Assist (BA)	YES	YES
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	NO	NO
Hill Hold Control	NO	NO
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	NO	NO

Locks & Security

Engine immobilizer	YES	YES
Central Locking	With Key	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock	YES	YES
Child Safety Lock	YES	YES

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	NO
Heater	YES	YES
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	NO	NO
Cabin-Boot Access	YES	YES
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Inte al Only	Manual - Inte al Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder	YES	YES
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	YES	1

Seats & Upholstery

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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	NO	2 way manually adjustable
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest	YES	NO
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Front Seatback Pockets	NO	YES
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front and Rear

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Inte ally Adjustable
Tu Indicators on ORVM	NO	NO
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Boot-lid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Inte al with Key
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Black

Exterior

Roof-Mounted Antenna	YES	NO
Body-colored Bumpers	YES	YES
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	NO
Rub - Strips	NO	NO

KIA SONET

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights	NO	NO
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Tail Lights	Halogen	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Centre
Headlight Height Adjuster

KIA SONET VS HYUNDAI VENUE

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analogue – Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	YES	YES
Average Speed	NO	YES
Distance to Empty	YES	NO
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Wa ing	YES	YES
Door Ajar Wa ing	YES	YES
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	NO	NO
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Instantaneous Consumption	YES	NO

Manufacturer Warranty

Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited

Colors

	Intelligency Blue	Tectonic Blue
	Aurora Black Pearl	Daytona Grey
	Gravity Grey	Foliage Green
	Beige Gold	Pure Silver
	Steel Silver	Flame Red
	Intense Red	Calgary White
	Glacier White Pearl	Calgary White

Author: Aakash Mehra

Automotive Journalist & Car Reviewer. Aakash Mehra is a seasoned automotive journalist with over 9 years of experience in car journalism and consumer-focused reviews. Having test-driven more than 550+ vehicles, he delivers detailed comparisons, expert insights, and unbiased advice to help readers confidently choose the right car.

KIA SONET VS HYUNDAI VENUE : Which one to buy ?

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