Kia Sonet Vs Kia Carnival comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 6.71 Lakh

₹ 24.95 Lakh

Overview

Kia Sonet Vs Kia Carnival Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Sonet Vs Carnival on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Sonet Vs Carnival – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Kia Sonet in New Delhi starts at ₹ 6.71 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 11.99 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Kia Sonet costs ₹ 8.05 Lakh, whereas the Kia Sonet Diesel top-end costs ₹ 11.99 Lakh. On the other hand, Kia Carnival price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 24.95 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 33.95 Lakh for range topping Diesel model.

Summary	Kia Sonet	Kia Carnival
Price	₹ 6.71 Lakh	₹ 24.95 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kia	Kia
Body Type	SUV	MUV
Mileage	18.40 Kmpl	13.90 Kmpl
Power	82 bhp	197 bhp
Engine	1197 CC	2199 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Sonet Vs Carnival – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kia Sonet base Petrol engine returns 18 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 19 Kmpl. The Kia Carnival base Diesel returns 14 Kmpl.

Sonet Vs Carnival – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kia Sonet gets 2 Petrol 82, 118 bhp engines and 2 Diesel 99, 113 bhp engines, whereas the Kia Carnival comes in 197 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	CRDi
Displacement (CC)	1197 CC	2199 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	N/A
Power	82 bhp@6000 rpm	197 bhp@3800 rpm
Torque	115 Nm@4200 rpm	440 Nm@1750-2750 rpm
Drive Train	2WD	2WD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A
Emission	N/A	BS VI

Dimensions

Length	3995 mm	5115 mm
Width	1790 mm	1985 mm
Height	1647 mm	1740 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	3060 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	N/A
Boot Space	392 L	540 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	N/A
Gross Weight	N/A	N/A
Front Track	N/A	N/A
Rear Track	N/A	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	7

Transmission

No. of gears	5	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	235/60 R18
Rear Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	235/60 R18

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring	Multi Link

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	18.40 Kmpl	13.90 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	45.0	60.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Power
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	N/A
Max Speed	N/A	N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Front Seat Belts with Pretensioner & Load Limiter		-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock		-
Inside door handle override		-
Speed Sensing Door Lock		-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual	Automatic - Three Zone
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt And Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift	-	-
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Air Conditioner – Rear AC Vents		-
Battery Saver		-
Foldable Twin Parcel Shelf		-
In-Built Spoiler		-
Shark Fin Antenna and Integrated Rear Spoiler		-
One Touch Power sliding Doors	-
SunGlass Holder	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Projector Bulb
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Ambient Lighting		-
Luggage Lamp		-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay	-

Entertainment

Music System		20.32cm (8") Touchscreen Infotainment System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers	-
Internal Memory	-
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

Expert Reviews

Kia Sonet Review: 1.0 GDI And 1.5 CRDi Tested

By Siddharth Vinayak Patankar
Sep 18, 2020 03:50 PM
The highly anticipated Kia Sonet subcompact SUV is here. And Siddharth has driven the segment-first diesel automatic, and the new turbo petrol IMT variants. Read More

2020 Kia Carnival Review; Does It Redefine the MPV Segment?

By Sameer Contractor
Jan 20, 2020 06:00 PM
The Kia Carnival is big, stylish and very comfortable. It's also Kia Motors India's new flagship offering in the country and we've sampled the all-new offering in Hyderabad that promises to be a... Read More

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Kia Sonet vs Main Subcompact SUV Rivals

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