Hyundai i20 N-Line vs Kia Sonet - Which One Should You Buy

Hyundai i20 N-Line vs Kia Sonet Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Hyundai i20 N-Line and Kia Sonet Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Hyundai i20 N-Line comes in 8 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹9.27 Lakh. The cheapest variant, N6, costs ₹9.27 Lakh, while the top-end variant, N8 DCT Dual Tone, is priced at ₹11.74 Lakh. The Kia Sonet comes in 23 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.41 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTE, costs ₹7.41 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GTX Plus Diesel AT, is priced at ₹14.09 Lakh.

Specification	Hyundai i20 N-Line	Kia Sonet
Price	₹9.27 Lakh	₹7.41 Lakh
Engine	998 cc 1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol Petrol	1197 cc Smartstream G1.2 Petrol
Mileage	16 kmpl	18.4 kmpl
Transmission	6-Speed	5-Speed

Price

₹9.27 Lakh

₹7.41 Lakh

Engine

998 cc 1.0 l Turbo GDi petrol Petrol

1197 cc Smartstream G1.2 Petrol

Mileage

16 kmpl

18.4 kmpl

Transmission

6-Speed

5-Speed

Hyundai i20 N-Line

₹ 9.27 Lakh

Kia Sonet

₹ 7.41 Lakh

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

118bhp@6000rpm

81.8bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque

172Nm@1500-4000rpm

115Nm@4200rpm

Displacement

998 cc

1197 cc

No. of Cylinders

Battery Saver

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 Litres

45 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

16 kmpl

18.4 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Ground Clearance

170 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

170 mm

Height

1505 mm

1642 mm

Length

3995 mm

Wheelbase

2580 mm

2500 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

311 Litres

385 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

195/55 R16

195/65 R15

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Not Available

Wheel Size

15 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Not Available

Anti Theft Device

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Interior Features

Additional Features

Rear parcel tray,Sunglass holder

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Not Available

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Leatherette

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Not Available

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Height only

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Shark Fin

Pole Type

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Fog Lights

Front

Not Available

Halogen Headlamps

Headlamp Washers

Not Available

Led Drls

Not Available

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Hyundai i20 N-Line - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹7,41,760

Interest: 9.5%

₹70,467

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,85,440

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹15,578/month

Kia Sonet - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹5,92,720

Interest: 9.5%

₹56,308

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,48,180

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹12,448/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Hyundai i20 N-Line

Achieved 5-star Global NCAP rating for adult and child protection.
Six airbags standard across all variants.

Things We Like in Kia Sonet

Six airbags are standard on every single variant, not just the top variants.
The powertrain lineup of three engines and up to six transmissions is among the widest in the segment.

Things We Don't Like in Hyundai i20 N-Line

37-litre fuel tank is notably small for this segment.
No ADAS features like lane-keep assist or AEB are offered.

Things We Don't Like in Kia Sonet

The Sonet hasn't been independently crash tested by Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP.
All-wheel disc brakes are offered on higher variants, while lower variants get rear drum brakes.

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