Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno Vs Tata Nexon EV comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 6.79 Lakh

Request Call Back

₹ 5.9 Lakh

Request Call Back

₹ 13.99 Lakh

Request Call Back

Overview

Kia Sonet Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno Vs Tata Nexon EV Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Sonet Vs Baleno Vs Nexon EV 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 Baleno Vs Nexon EV – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Maruti Suzuki Baleno in New Delhi starts at ₹ 5.9 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 9.1 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, Kia Sonet price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 6.79 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 12.99 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Kia Sonet costs ₹ 8.35 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Kia Sonet comes with a price tag of ₹ 13.25 Lakh Lastly, the Electric Tata Nexon EV starts at ₹ 13.99 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 15.99 Lakh for the fully-loaded Electric model.

Summary	Kia Sonet	Maruti Suzuki Baleno	Tata Nexon EV
Price	₹ 6.79 Lakh	₹ 5.9 Lakh	₹ 13.99 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kia	Maruti Suzuki	Tata
Body Type	SUV	Hatchback	SUV
Mileage	18.40 Km/l	21.40 Km/l	312.00 Km/Full Charge
Power	82 bhp	82 bhp	127 bhp
Engine	1197 CC	1197 CC	30.2 KWh Advanced Li-ion Polymer, Liquid Cooled Battery Pack
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Electric

Sonet Vs Baleno Vs Nexon EV – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno base Petrol engine returns 21 Km/l. The Kia Sonet base Petrol returns 18 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 19 Km/l of fuel efficiency. The Tata Nexon EV Electric basic model, on the other hand, gives 312 Km/Full Charge.

Sonet Vs Baleno Vs Nexon EV – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets 2 Petrol 82, 89 bhp engines, whereas the Kia Sonet comes in 2 Petrol 82, 118 bhp engines and 2 Diesel 99, 113 bhp engines. Lastly, the Tata Nexon EV is offered in 127 bhp Electric engine.

Engine

Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2L VVT Petrol	3 Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Displacement (CC)	1197 CC	1197 CC	N/A
No Of Cylinder	4	4	N/A
Power	82 bhp@6000 rpm	82 bhp@6000 rpm	127 bhp
Torque	115 Nm@4200 rpm	113 Nm@4200 rpm	245 Nm
Drive Train	2WD	FWD	N/A
Emission Standard	BS VI	BS VI	N/A
Battery Type	N/A	N/A	30.2 KWh Advanced Li-ion Polymer, Liquid Cooled Battery Pack
Charging Time	N/A	N/A	8.5 Hrs
Fast Charging Time	N/A	N/A	60 Min
Charging Standard	N/A	N/A	CCS 2
Emission	N/A	N/A	Zero tailpipe emission
Ingress Protection for Motor & Battery Pack	N/A	N/A	IP 67
Thermal Management System	N/A	N/A	Liquid cooled

Dimensions

Length	3995 mm	3995 mm	3994 mm
Width	1790 mm	1745 mm	1811 mm
Height	1647 mm	1510 mm	1607 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2520 mm	2498 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	170 mm	205 mm
Boot Space	392 L	339 L	350 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	865 Kg	1400 Kg
Gross Weight	N/A	1340 Kg	N/A
Front Track	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Track	N/A	N/A	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	4.90 m	5.10 m
No. Of Doors	5	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	5	5	N/A
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drive Modes	N/A	N/A	Multi Drive modes (Drive & Sports)
Transmission	N/A	N/A	Single speed transmission for automatic like drive

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels	Steel Wheel With Center Cap	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	185/65 R15	R 16 215 / 60 LRR
Rear Tyre Size	195 / 65 R15	185/65 R15	R 16 215 / 60 LRR

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	McPherson Strut	Independent MacPherson Dual Path Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam With Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage	18.40 Km/l	21.40 Km/l	N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity	45.0	37.0	N/A
Battery Range	N/A	N/A	312 Km/Full Charge

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric, Rack & Pinion Type	Electrically Power Assisted
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	N/A	9.9 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gradeability	N/A	N/A	34 %

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		-	-
Auto Crash Notifcation	-		-
Dual Front Airbags	-
Grille	-
High Speed Alert	-		-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-		-
Interior	-
ISOFIX	-		-
Panic Notification	-		-
Road Side Assistance	-		-
Seatbelt Reminder	-		-
SOS/Emergence Assistance	-		-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-		-
ABS with EBD	-	-
Overspeed Alert	-	-
Roof Rails	-	-
Speed Dependent Auto Door Locks	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual		Fully Automatic
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
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	Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
100% Foldable Rear Seat		-	-
Air Conditioner – Rear AC Vents		-	-
Battery Saver			-
ORVM - Manual Internal Adjust		-	-
Idle Alert	-		-
Intermittent Variable Front Wiper	-		-
Lane Change Indicator	-		-
Valet Alert	-		-
Voice Recognition Indian English	-		-
Driver Footrest	-	-
Floating Roof	-	-
Integrated Rear Neck Rest	-	-
Power Windows - Front & Rear	-	-
Rear AC	-	-
Tinted Glass (Windows & Tailgate Glass	-	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Conventional	Projector
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Find My Car	-		-
Share My Car	-		-
Stolen Vehicle Immobilisation	-		-
Stolen Vehicle Notification	-		-
Stolen Vehicle Tracking	-		-
7" TFT Digital Instrument Cluster with full Graphic Display	-	-
Connected car App	-	-
Segmented DIS Display 6.35 cm	-	-

Entertainment

Music System			ConnectNext Infotainment System By Harman
CD/DVD Player
Speakers	-		4 Speakers
Internal Memory	-
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
ConnectNext 17.78cm Touchscreen System By HarmanTM	-	-

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

Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS Review

By Siddharth Vinayak Patankar
Apr 06, 2017 01:51 PM
We also bring you a comparison with the regular petrol Baleno Alpha to see what more you get from the RS variant. Read More

Tata Nexon Electric SUV Review

By Ameya Naik
Jan 21, 2020 12:46 AM
Tata Motors is all set to get into the game of new-age electric cars and it will do so with the Nexon EV. With the Ziptron technology, Tata Motors is looking at bringing in the most affordable... Read More

Also Read Expert Comparison Reviews of Sonet and Baleno and Nexon EV

Kia Sonet vs Main Subcompact SUV Rivals

By Siddharth Vinayak Patankar 30-Sep-20

The brand new Kia Sonet subcompact SUV has got a warm reception and is getting all the attention. But how does it fare against the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport, Mahindra XUV 300 and... Read More

Hyundai i20 Facelift VS Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Comparison Review

By Cyrus Dhabhar 23-Apr-18

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the king of the hill in the subcompact premium hatchback segment when it comes to sales figures. Even though the Baleno is sold only through the Nexa outlets, the hatch... Read More

Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Hyundai i20: Battle of the Premium Hatchbacks

By Siddharth Vinayak Patankar 26-Oct-15

The Baleno was a crucial launch for the market and for Hyundai too! We pit the Hyundai i20 and the Baleno, for it is the car to beat in this segment. Read More

Competitor of Kia Sonet

Competitor of Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Competitor of Tata Nexon EV

Related Comparison of Sonet

Recent Comparison

Similar Used Cars

Recent News and Reviews

Disclaimer: carandbike team has taken the utmost care to ensure the accuracy of the information provided above, however, we recommend that you contact the manufacturer or your nearest dealership to confirm the details. carandbike cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss.