Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Sonet

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Basic Info Hyundai Kona Electric Premium Dual ToneKia Sonet X-line Diesel AT
Rating
42 reviews
42 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 24.03 Lakh Rs. 15.76 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement ... 1493 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 134.1bhp 114bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders ... 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 6-Speed AT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) ... 19 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R17 215/60 R16
Boot Space ... 385 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI ...
Rs. 30,504 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance ... Rs. 70,789 Sonet Insurance
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Engine Type
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1.5L CRDi VGT
Motor Power
100 kW
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Engine Displacement
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1493 cc
Battery Capacity
39.2 kWh
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Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
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Max Power
134.1bhp
114bhp@4000rpm
Range
452 km/charge
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Max Torque
395Nm
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
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No Of Cylinders
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4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Fuel Supply System
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CRDi
Turbo Charger
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Regenerative Braking
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Drive Mode Types
ECO, ECO+, Comfort & Sport
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
Charging Time
19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)
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Fast Charging
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Charging Port
CCS-II
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Charging Time (A.C)
6 H 10 Min (7.2 kW AC)
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Charging Time (D.C)
57 Mins (50 kW DC)
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Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
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45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
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19 Kmpl

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
215/60 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
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Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
Premium black interiors,Soft touch pad on dashboard,Inside door handles-metal paint,Metal pedals,Digital instrument cluster with supervision,IC light adjustment (rheostat),Seat back pockets,Electro chromic mirro,Rear ventilation duct (under front seats),Driver & passenger side vanity mirror with illumination,Sunglass holder,LED map lamps,Rear parcel tray
Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
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385 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Body colored(Bumpers,Outside door mirrors,Outside door handles),Rear skid plate,Intermittent variable front wiper
Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
Rain Sensing Wiper
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Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4180*1800*1570 mm3
3995*1790*1642 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2500 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
10-way power driver seat with lumbar support,Front seat adjustable headrest with sliding function,Button type shift-by-wire technology
Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
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Luggage Hook and Net
Battery Saver
Additional Entertainment Features
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HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connectio
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
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Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
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Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
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Not Available
Drive Modes
4
3
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
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Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
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Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
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Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
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Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
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Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle stability management (VSM),Virtual engine sound system,Electronic dual shell horn,Electric parking brake with auto hold
Emergency stop signal, Vehicle Stability Management, All seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder, ADAS Level-1 with 10 Autonomous Features, Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car (FCA-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist), Lane Following Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Child Safety Lock
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Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Forward Collision Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Keep Assist
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Driver Attention Warning
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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Adaptive High Beam Assist
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Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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Google / Alexa Connectivity
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SOS Button
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RSA
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Live Location
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Remote Vehicle Status Check
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Inbuilt Assistant
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Hinglish Voice Commands
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Navigation With Live Traffic
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Send Poi To Vehicle From App
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Live Weather
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ECall And ICall
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Save Route Place
...
Remote Ac On Off
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Remote Door Lock Unlock
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai Kona Electric
  • Cool and quiet cabin experience
  • exciting performance
  • quick fast charge times
  • good range.
Kia Sonet
  • Premium interior quality
  • loaded features list
  • wide range of engines and transmissions available
  • strong standard safety pack including some autonomous safety features
  • well-loaded mid-range variants
Hyundai Kona Electric
  • Driving experience isn't the most exciting
  • not the most spacious
  • pricey.
Kia Sonet
  • Base 1.2 petrol misses the option of an automatic transmission
  • diesel engine could've been more refined
  • cabin best suited for 4 occupants
  • not 5
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What is the differences between normal premium and dual tone premium in Hyundai Kona?
  • Hyundai Kona Electric is available in two variants with the exact same specifications: Premium and Premium Dual-Tone. With the dual-tone variant you get dual paint option with a black colour roof for a premium of Rs 20,000.
Q. Which is better MG Motor ZS EV or Hyundai Kona Electric?
  • Hyundai Kona Electric gets a 39.2kWh battery pack along with a claimed range of 452km (Modified Indian Driving Cycle - MIDC). The motor generates 136PS of power and 395Nm of torque which takes the EV from 0-to-100kmph in 9.7 seconds while the top speed stands at 154kmph. On the other hand, MG ZS EV gets a 44.5kWh battery which offers an ARAI certified range of 340km. The electric motor makes 143PS and 353Nm of torque. Claimed acceleration from 0-100kmph is in 8.5s. Both EVs offers an extensive list of features and offers and comfortable drive, however, selecting one would depend on your preference of the brand, design and features, quality and accessibility. We would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of comfort and compatibility. Follow the link for dealership detail.Read More: - MG ZS EV: First Drive Review - 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric India First Drive Review - Hyundai Kona vs MG ZS EV

Hyundai Kona Electric Vs Kia Sonet FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Sonet?
As per the users experiences Hyundai Kona Electric is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and safety in your car. But Kia Sonet is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Sonet?
The Kia Sonet is cheaper than Hyundai Kona Electric by Rs. 8.26 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Kona Electric vs Kia Sonet?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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