Kia Sonet vs Skoda Kylaq - Which One Should You Buy

Kia Sonet vs Skoda Kylaq Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Kia Sonet and Skoda Kylaq Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

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. The Skoda Kylaq comes in 11 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.59 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Classic, costs ₹7.59 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Prestige Plus AT, is priced at ₹12.99 Lakh.

Specification	Kia Sonet	Skoda Kylaq
Price	₹7.41 Lakh	₹7.59 Lakh
Engine	1197 cc Smartstream G1.2 Petrol	999 cc 1.0 TSI Petrol
Mileage	18.4 kmpl	19.68 kmpl
Transmission	5-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹7.41 Lakh

₹7.59 Lakh

Engine

1197 cc Smartstream G1.2 Petrol

999 cc 1.0 TSI Petrol

Mileage

18.4 kmpl

19.68 kmpl

Transmission

5-Speed

6-Speed

Kia Sonet

₹ 7.41 Lakh

HTE

Skoda Kylaq

₹ 7.59 Lakh

Classic

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

81.8bhp@6000rpm

114bhp@5000-5500rpm

Max Torque

115Nm@4200rpm

178Nm@1750-4000rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

999 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

18.4 kmpl

19.68 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

1630 kg

Ground Clearance

189 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

189 mm

Height

1642 mm

1619 mm

Kerb Weight

1169-1219 kg Kg

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

385 Litres

446 Litres

Boot Space Rear Seat Folding

1265 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

195/65 R15

205/60 R16

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

15 Inch

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Not Available

Bharat Ncap Child Safety Rating

5 Star

Bharat Ncap Safety Rating

5 Star

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Not Available

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Leatherette

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Not Available

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Height & Reach

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Pole Type

Rod roof

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch Inch

3.5 Inch Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Fog Lights

Not Available

Headlamp Washers

Not Available

Led Drls

Not Available

Led Fog Lamps

Not Available

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

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

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

Skoda Kylaq - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹6,07,200

Interest: 9.5%

₹57,684

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,51,800

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹12,752/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

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 Like in Skoda Kylaq

Extremely refined engine and gearbox combination
Skoda has added some helpful “Simply Clever” bits

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.

Things We Don't Like in Skoda Kylaq

It's a 4‑seater car, not 5
Top‑tier models have cheap plastics carried over from base variants

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