Mahindra Thar vs Kia Sonet
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Overview
| Specs Score | 44 / 100 | 44 / 100 |
General
| Model | Thar | Sonet |
| Type | Compact SUV | Compact SUV |
| Colors | Rage Red, Aqua Marine, Deep Grey, Napoli Black, Everest White | Matte Graphite |
| Warranty Details | 3 years | 3 years, Unlimited Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | mHawk 130 CRDe | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi |
| Engine Displacement | 2184 cc | 998 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Maximum Power | 130.08 bhp @ 3750rpm | 118.01 bhp @ 6000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 300 Nm @ 1600-2800rpm | 172 Nm @ 1500-4000rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (TC) | Automatic (DCT) |
| Manual Mode In Automatic | Yes | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | |
| Fuel Supply System | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDi) |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Automatic (TC) Gear Box | 7 Speed Automatic (DCT) Gear Box |
| Drive Type | 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Extra Features | Front Axle - Semi Floating with 4.3:1 Final Drive, Rear Axle - Banjo Beam with 4.3:1 Final Drive, Automatic Hub Lock, Braking - Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with Tandem Master Cylinder |
Performance Details
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic | Electric |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack & Pinion | |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes, Tilt | Yes, Tilt |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Drum (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
| Turning Radius | 5.1 m | |
| Suspension And Handling Features | 41.2 degree Approach Angle, 36 degree Departure Angle, 26.2 degree Rampover Angle, 650mm Water Wading Depth, Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential |
Body Design Details
| Length | 3985 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1844 mm | 1642 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Unladen) | 226 mm | 205 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 215/ 60 R16 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes, Alloy Wheel | Yes, 195/ 65 R15, Steel Wheel |
| Number Of Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Boot Space | 385 L | |
| Front Tread | 1520 mm | |
| Rear Tread | 1520 mm |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | No | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes | |
| Air Purifier | No | Yes, with Virus Protection |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | |
| One Touch Power Windows | All Windows | |
| Remote Boot Opener | No | |
| Electric Boot Opener | No | |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Light | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes, with Manual Speed Limit Assist |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes | |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Normal, Eco, Sport | |
| Glove Box Cooling | No | |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes, Alexa |
| Voice Control Features | Voice Commands & SMS Read-Out | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, With Storage | |
| Gear Shift Indicator | No | |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front | Front |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes | Yes, Type-C |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes, Type-C | |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 50:50 Foldable Seat | Yes, 60:40 Foldable Seat |
| Vanity Mirror | No | |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Luggage Hook And Net |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | Yes | |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Bottle Holder | Front | Front, Rear |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre | Front Centre, Rear |
| Sunglass Holder | No | Yes |
| Steering Features | 3-Spoke, Paddle Shifters, Leather Wrapped | |
| Extra Features | Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat, Utility Hook in Backrest of Co-Driver Seat, Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger, Tool Kit Organiser, Illuminated Key Ring | Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (Passenger), Passenger seatback upper pocket, Rear Door Sun-Shade Curtain |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Black | Xclusive Piano Black |
| Bumper Color | Black | Body Colored |
| Flush Door Handles | No | |
| Door Handle Color | Black | Body Colored |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Black | Silver Painted |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | Leather Wrapped |
| Front Grille Design | Deep Silver Finish Vertical Slats on the Front Grille | Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround |
| Exterior Style | Dual Tone | Single Tone |
| Dashboard Style | Single Tone | Single Tone, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice, Cruise, Phone | Audio, Cruise |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Other Features | 20L Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank, Adventure Statistics, Washable Floor with Drain Plugs, Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear, Tow Hitch Protection |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | Yes, Level 1 | |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Rating | 4 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 4 Star (Child) Global NCAP Rating | |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes | |
| IRVM Type | Manual Day & Night | Anti Glare |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | No | |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear, Front |
| Number Of Airbags | 2 | 6 |
| Airbags | Driver, Passenger | Passenger, Driver, Side, Curtain |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes | |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes, Panic Braking Signal | Yes |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Guidelines | |
| 360° View Camera | Yes, with Blind View Monitor in Cluster | |
| Advanced Safety Features | Snow Chain Provision for Tyres, Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch | |
| Extra Features | Lead Me To Thar Lamps, Roll Cage, 3-Point Seat Belts for Rear Passengers | VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) |
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Features
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes | |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes, Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist | |
| Driver Attention Warning | Yes | |
| Additional ADAS Features | Lane Following Assist (LFA), Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes, Electrically Operated HVAC Controls | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | 10.25 inches, Digital | |
| Multi Information Display (MID) | Coloured MID Display | Color LCD MID with OTA Updates Support |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | |
| Rear Parcel Tray | Yes | |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | Ambient Interior Sound Lighting | |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | |
| Adjustable Seats | Manual Adjustable Seats, Manual Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats | |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette, Sage Green |
| Extra Features | Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, Assist Grips, Console Lamp |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes, Halogen | Yes, LED |
| Rear Fog Lights | No | |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED, Star Map LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | |
| Cornering Foglamps | No | |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | No | Yes |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, Deep Silver with Thar Branding | Alloy, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | No | No |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes | |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | Electrically Adjustable ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Non-Functional Roof Rail | |
| Sunroof | Yes, Single Pane | |
| Body Design | Side Stepper | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler, Tinted Glass |
| Extra Features | All-Black Bumpers, Bonnet Latches, Wheel Arch Cladding, Tubular Steel Side Foot Steps | Xclusive Sporty Aero Dynamic Front & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Silver Brake Caliper, Tusk Inspired Masculine Front & Rear Skid Plates, Black Side Moulding, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Delta garnish |
Connectivity
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary Input Port | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes, Wired |
| Apple Carplay | Yes | Yes, Wired |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, BlueSense | Yes, Kia Connect |
| Geofence | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Remote AC Start | Yes | |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Door Lock Via APP | Yes | |
| Door Unlock Via APP | Yes |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Size | 7 inches | 10.25 inches |
| Speakers Brand | BOSE | |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Count | 4 | 7 |
| Number Of Tweeters | 2 | |
| Number Of Subwoofers | 1 | |
| Media Player | Radio | Radio |
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