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Amaze vs Kia Sonet

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Honda

Amaze

Amaze
Price Range

₹7.65 lakh – ₹10 lakh

Mileage

18.65 - 19.46 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 6 TrimsOpen model
VS
4.3Score
Kia Sonet
Price Range

₹7.45 lakh – ₹14.36 lakh

Mileage

18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI)

Diesel / Petrol • 23 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Kia Sonet takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, lower fuel consumption, equipment density, punchy performance. While Amaze remains a capable contender, Kia Sonet offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Amaze if:

  • Professionals and family buyers who prioritize plush rear seat comfort, a big boot, and smooth highway stability.
Target Profile

Choose Kia Sonet if:

  • Young professionals and style-focused drivers who desire class-leading gadgetry and sporty turbocharged performance.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Amaze

90 PS

110 Nm

Kia Sonet

82 - 118 bhp

172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Kia Sonet
Amaze

18.65 - 19.46 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Kia Sonet Standout

18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Honda

Amaze

Listed items₹3,14,961
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,14,961
Kia

Kia Sonet

Listed items₹3,51,853
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,82,353
Scheduled maintenance
₹36,000
Stored first-year insurance
₹33,500
Stored 5-year depreciation
41% (₹3.05 lakh)
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹77,500(Kia Sonet lower)

VX

1.2L i-VTEC, 1199 cc • Manual • 18.65 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹8.65 lakh

HTE (O)

Smartstream G1.2, 1197 cc • Manual • 18.4 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹7.88 lakh
Key Highlights:6 Airbags, ESC, rear AC vents, tilt steering
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Amaze
Kia Sonet
Engine TypeDiffers
Amaze:1199 cc Petrol
Kia Sonet:1197 cc Petrol / 1493 cc Diesel / 998 cc Petrol
Max PowerDiffers
Amaze:90 PS
Kia Sonet:82 - 118 bhp
Peak TorqueDiffers
Amaze:110 Nm
Kia Sonet:172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Amaze:CVT, Manual
Kia Sonet:Automatic, DCT, Manual, iMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Amaze:Petrol
Kia Sonet:Diesel, Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Amaze:18.65 - 19.46 km/l (ARAI)
Kia Sonet:18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Amaze
Kia Sonet
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Amaze:170 mm
Kia Sonet:205 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Amaze:416 Litres
Kia Sonet:385 Litres
Body TypeDiffers
Amaze:Sedan
Kia Sonet:SUV
Amaze
Kia Sonet
AirbagsDiffers
Amaze:6 (standard)
Kia Sonet:—
Amaze
Kia Sonet
Standard WarrantyDiffers
Amaze:—
Kia Sonet:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Annual Service EstimateDiffers
Amaze:—
Kia Sonet:₹6,800
5-Year Service TotalDiffers
Amaze:—
Kia Sonet:₹36,000
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Amaze has a published mileage of 18.65 - 19.46 km/l (ARAI). The Kia Sonet has a published mileage of 18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI).