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Kia Sonet vs Altroz

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

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
VS
Tata Motors

Altroz

Altroz
Price Range

₹6 lakh – ₹10.9 lakh

Mileage

19.33 km/l

CNG / Diesel / Petrol • 27 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 Altroz 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 Kia Sonet if:

  • Young professionals and style-focused drivers who desire class-leading gadgetry and sporty turbocharged performance.
Target Profile

Choose Altroz if:

  • First-time buyers, small families, and city commuters who want an easy-to-park car with great mileage.
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
Kia Sonet

82 - 118 bhp

172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm

Altroz

1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel

103 - 200 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet Standout

18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI)

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

Altroz

19.33 km/l

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.

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)
Tata Motors

Altroz

Listed items₹3,10,398
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,10,398
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹72,910(Altroz lower)

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

Pure

1.2L Revotron, 1199 cc • Manual • 19.33 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.15 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Kia Sonet
Altroz
Engine TypeDiffers
Kia Sonet:1197 cc Petrol / 1493 cc Diesel / 998 cc Petrol
Altroz:1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
Kia Sonet:82 - 118 bhp
Altroz:—
Peak TorqueDiffers
Kia Sonet:172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Altroz:103 - 200 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Kia Sonet:Automatic, DCT, Manual, iMT
Altroz:AMT, DCT, Manual
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Kia Sonet:Diesel, Petrol
Altroz:CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Claimed MileageDiffers
Kia Sonet:18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Altroz:19.33 km/l
Kia Sonet
Altroz
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Kia Sonet:205 mm
Altroz:165 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Kia Sonet:385 Litres
Altroz:345 Litres
Body TypeDiffers
Kia Sonet:SUV
Altroz:Hatchback
Kia Sonet
Altroz
AirbagsDiffers
Kia Sonet:—
Altroz:6 (standard)
Kia Sonet
Altroz
Standard WarrantyDiffers
Kia Sonet:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Altroz:—
Annual Service EstimateDiffers
Kia Sonet:₹6,800
Altroz:—
5-Year Service TotalDiffers
Kia Sonet:₹36,000
Altroz:—
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Kia Sonet has a published mileage of 18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI). The Altroz has a published mileage of 19.33 km/l.