Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon (2026)
Kia Sonet (₹7.45 Lakh – ₹14.36 Lakh) and Tata Nexon (₹7.40 Lakh – ₹14.52 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- Only the Tata Nexon has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Kia Sonet has the bigger boot: 385 litres vs 382 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Kia Sonet in short
The Kia Sonet is one of the most feature-loaded sub-4-metre SUVs on sale, and its 2024 facelift sharpened the styling while making six airbags standard across the range. It remains the only car in its class to offer a diesel-automatic combination, giving it a unique selling point against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The wide engine-gearbox matrix and segment-first features like ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera keep it a strong all-rounder.
Full Sonet prices & variants →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexon prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Sonet or Nexon?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Sonet vs Nexon — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Kia Sonet — not yet tested; Tata Nexon — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Sonet or the Nexon?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). Only the Tata Nexon has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). The Kia Sonet has the bigger boot: 385 litres vs 382 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.