Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza vs Hyundai Venue

Earlier, we gave you 10 reasons why Kia Sonet can outperform its rivals. Now, it’s time for an in-depth showdown between the upcoming Kia Sonet and the ones that are already there in the market. We are going to compare Kia Sonet with Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Venue. Kia Sonet is a wild storm brewing up, this is what the unofficial booking figures tell. So, without further ado, let’s see whether the people who have booked the compact SUV made the right decision or not.

Is Kia Sonet powerful than the rivals?

This is not the first thing Indian buyers look for in a car. But still, for the enthusiasts out there, here is a comparison to determine which car performs the best.

• Tata Nexon does not offer any naturally aspirated petrol engine option.
• Both Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue share the same engine but the upcoming SUV offers a negligibly better torque output. Brezza overpowers both of them.
• Brezza also offers a 4-speed AT torque converter. Sonet and Venue don’t offer any automatic transmission with 1.2-litre petrol.

• Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue have a better torque output when compared to Tata Nexon.
• iMT or intelligent manual transmission is offered with the Sonet as well as the Venue. A 7-speed DCT is also offered. On the other hand, Tata Nexon offers a 6-speed AMT.
• Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza does not offer any turbo-petrol unit.

• Vitara Brezza does not offer a diesel engine too. Kia Sonet offers the engine with two turbocharger options: a wastegate turbo and a variable geometry turbo.
• Kia Sonet offers the most powerful diesel engine but when it comes to torque, Tata Nexon adds an extra 10Nm to the chart.

How safe is the Kia Sonet when compared to the rivals?

Before we compare the features, let’s take a look at some points.

• Tata Nexon is the safest in the segment, 5-star rated at the Global NCAP.
• Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza has scored 4-stars at the same test while Hyundai Venue scored 4 stars at the ASEAN NCAP.
• Kia Sonet is yet to be tested.
  

  Safety Features
  	Kia Sonet	Tata Nexon	Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza	Hyundai Venue
  *BASE VARIANT*
  Dual Airbags
  ABS with EBD
  Rear Parking Sensors
  Front Disc Brakes
  ESP
  Roll-over Mitigation
  Hill Hold Control
  ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
  *Note: The features mentioned are available/not available in the base variant. Higher variants might offer the said features*

• It is clear from the table why Tata Nexon is the safest in the comparison.
• Do note that other cars do offer the above-said features in the higher variants.
• Kia Sonet offers first-in-class Front Parking Sensors in the higher variants.

Let’s compare the dimensions now!

• Kia Sonet gets the best boot space, it’s massive!
• Sonet is the tallest amongst the rivals too. This means you are going to get enough headroom inside the sub-compact SUV.

What about the features, you must be expecting something from Kia Sonet!

Comfort and Convenience Features
	Kia Sonet	Tata Nexon	Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza	Hyundai Venue
Infotainment System	10.25-inch	7-inch	7-inch	8-inch
Smart Purifier
Ventiliated Seats
Instrument Cluster (DIGITAL)
Electric Sunroof
Fully Automatic Air Conditioner
Tilt Steering
Rear AC Vents
UVO Connect
Tata Connect
Hyundai BlueLink
Cruise Control
*FEATURES ACROSS VARIANTS*

Kia Sonet is going to be feature loaded for sure, a point that will help Kia outsell any compact SUV in the segment.

So, this is a detailed comparison between Kia Sonet and the likes of Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Venue. Want to know anything else, comment in the section below.

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