The compact SUV segment in the Nepalese market has gained quite a traction in recent years. There are multiple SUVs in Nepal including Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Maruti Vitara Brezza, and others who compete against each other. Today we will compare two Korean cousins, the Hyundai Venue and the Kia Sonet. The Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Venue are one and the same which are built on the same platform sharing similar mechanical functions but still enough differentiation outside and inside. The Venue and the Sonet follow two separate approaches when it comes to tackling the SUV space in the Nepalese market.
Hyundai Venue is a 5 seater compact SUV available in a price range of NRs. 36.56 lakhs. Kia Sonet is also a 5 seater SUV available in a price range of NRs. 35.50 lakhs. The Kia Sonet is the latest entrant in the competitive compact SUV segment while the Hyundai Venue has been here for a while. Here is a quick comparison between the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. This comparison has been carried out based on prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars and see which one turns out to be a better buy.
Kia Sonet Vs Hyundai Venue Comparison:
Price:
Model | Displacement | Price |
Kia Sonet | 1197 cc | NRs. 35.60 Lakhs |
Hyundai Venue | 1197 cc | NRs. 36.56 Lakhs |
Engine:
Summary | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
Engine | 1197 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Type | Smartstream G 1.2 | 1.2 L Kappa Dual VTVT |
No Of Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Max Power | 82 bhp@6000 rpm | 82 bhp@6000 rpm |
Max Torque | 115 Nm@4200 rpm | 115 Nm@4000 rpm |
Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Drive Train | 2WD | FWD |
Emission Standard | BS VI | BS VI |
Transmission:
Summary | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
No. Of Gears | 5 | 5 |
Clutch Type | N/A | N/A |
Intelligent Manual Transmission | N/A | - |
Fuel and Consumption:
Summary | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45.0 L | 45.0 L |
Reserve Fuel Capacity | N/A | N/A |
Mileage | 18.40 Km/l | 17.50 Km/l |
Mileage Highway/City | N/A | N/A |
Dimension and Weight:
Summary | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
Kerb Weight | 1081 Kg | 1066 Kg |
Length | 3995 mm | 3995 mm |
Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Height | 1647 mm | 1605 mm |
Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 190 mm |
Boot Space | 392 L | 295 L |
No. Of Doors | 5 | 5 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Chassis and Suspension:
Summary | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
Front Suspension | McPherson Strut With Coil Spring | McPherson Strut With Coil Spring |
Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring |
Braking:
Summary | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum |
Wheels and Tyres:
Summary | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
Wheel Type | Steel Wheels | Steel Wheels |
Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
Front Tyre | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 65 R15 |
Rear Tyre | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 65 R15 |
Safety and Security in the Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue:
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