Compare Kia Sonet vs BMW 3 Series

Sonet vs 3 Series Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	With Key	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Braking Performance	-	33

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	-	LED,LED
  Tail Light	Halogen	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	Sensatec Canberra Beige/Black, Sensatec Black | Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

• Rear row

  Seat Adjustment

Sonet vs 3 Series Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	5.8
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	18.4	16.1
  Driving Range (km)	828	951.67
  Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	B48 Turbocharged I4
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
  Others	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.1	6
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Five-link axle
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	225 / 50 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	225 / 50 R17
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	392	480
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	59
  Passenger Capacity	5	5
  Length (mm)	3995	4709
  Width (mm)	1790	1827
  Height (mm)	1610	1435
  Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2851
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	135
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	5	4

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Sonet vs 3 Series User Ratings

Overall Rating	4.7/5 3 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.1/5 26 Ratings 13 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4.7 Exterior	4.5 Exterior
	4.7 Interior	4 Interior
	5 Ride Quality	4.1 Ride Quality