Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon
The Nexon is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹7.40 lakh against ₹7.45 lakh for the Sonet. Only the Nexon has been crash-tested (5 stars). The Sonet claims better mileage (up to 24.1 km/l). Only the Nexon offers an automatic gearbox.
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Sonet vs Nexon: specs and prices
| Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.45 L – ₹13.89 L | ₹7.40 L – ₹14.52 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, CNG, Diesel |
| Gearbox | – | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 13.5–24.1 km/l | 17.01–24 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | 5-star (Bharat NCAP) |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 8 | 82 |
| Cheapest automatic | – | ₹8.92 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Kia Sonet or the Tata Nexon?
- The Tata Nexon starts at ₹7.40 lakh ex-showroom; the Kia Sonet starts at ₹7.45 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Sonet or the Nexon?
- Sonet: not crash-tested yet; Nexon: 5-star Bharat NCAP. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Sonet or the Nexon?
- The Nexon is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹7.40 lakh against ₹7.45 lakh for the Sonet. Only the Nexon has been crash-tested (5 stars). The Sonet claims better mileage (up to 24.1 km/l). Only the Nexon offers an automatic gearbox. Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.