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Kia
Sonet
HTE 1.2

₹ 7.15 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 14498

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3 Series
330i Sport

₹ 46.85 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 94998

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Engine & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 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


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

Compare Kia Sonet BMW 3 Series on basis of price, offers, detailed tech specs & other features. The price of Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 and BMW 3 Series 330i Sport is ₹ 7.15 Lakh and ₹ 46.85 Lakh respectively.The claimed mileage for Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 is 18.4 kmpl. The claimed mileage for BMW 3 Series 330i Sport is 16.1 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 is powered by 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine. BMW 3 Series 330i Sport is powered by 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

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