Compact SUV
Overall Winner: Kia Sonet
Value Winner: Tata Nexon
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Best value for money with 3.7 features per lakh
Safety
6 airbags, 5-star NCAP, ESC, EBD, hill assist standard
High ImpactSafety
6 airbags standard, ESC/hill assist in top variants only
High ImpactEconomics
Price range ₹7.31-13.87L with CNG options
High ImpactEconomics
Price range ₹7.30-14.00L with diesel focus
High ImpactSpace
2498mm wheelbase, 208mm ground clearance, 5 seats
High ImpactSpace
2500mm wheelbase, 205mm ground clearance, 385L boot
High ImpactPerformance
1.2L turbo petrol 118BHP, 1.5L diesel 113BHP, CNG option
Medium ImpactPerformance
1.0L turbo petrol 118BHP, 1.5L diesel 114BHP, no CNG
Medium ImpactInfotainment
10.25-inch touchscreen, JBL speakers in top trims
Medium ImpactInfotainment
10.25-inch touchscreen, Bose speakers in top trims
Medium ImpactQuality
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Low ImpactQuality
Better specs
Low ImpactComfort
Better specs
Low ImpactComfort
Better specs
Low ImpactSafety
6 airbags, 5-star NCAP, ESC, EBD, hill assist standard
High ImpactEconomics
Price range ₹7.31-13.87L with CNG options
High ImpactSpace
2498mm wheelbase, 208mm ground clearance, 5 seats
High ImpactPerformance
1.2L turbo petrol 118BHP, 1.5L diesel 113BHP, CNG option
Medium ImpactInfotainment
10.25-inch touchscreen, JBL speakers in top trims
Medium ImpactQuality
-
Low ImpactComfort
Better specs
Low ImpactSafety
6 airbags standard, ESC/hill assist in top variants only
High ImpactEconomics
Price range ₹7.30-14.00L with diesel focus
High ImpactSpace
2500mm wheelbase, 205mm ground clearance, 385L boot
High ImpactPerformance
1.0L turbo petrol 118BHP, 1.5L diesel 114BHP, no CNG
Medium ImpactInfotainment
10.25-inch touchscreen, Bose speakers in top trims
Medium ImpactQuality
Better specs
Low ImpactComfort
Better specs
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Unlock Complete RecommendationsNexon better suits safety-first families with 5-star NCAP rating and comprehensive safety from entry level
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Sonet better suits budget families with superior fuel efficiency and higher owner value satisfaction
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Unlock All Persona Matches| Specification | Tata Nexon | Kia Sonet |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Number of Variants | 54 | 21 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Price Range | ||
| Price Range (Lakh) | 7.32 - 14.05 | 7.30 - 14.00 |
| Performance | ||
| Power (bhp) | 118.3 | 118.0 |
| Torque (Nm) | 260 | 250 |
| Fuel & Efficiency | ||
| Mileage (kmpl) | 24.08 | 24.1 |
| Fuel Types | petrol, cng, diesel | diesel, petrol |
| Safety | ||
| GNCAP Rating | 5 Star | N/A Star |