Compare Kia Sonet vs Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Tata Nexon

Sonet vs GLS vs Nexon Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  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	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
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	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
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

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

• Comfort & Convenience

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

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Ventilated Disc	Drum
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Artificial Leather	Fabric
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Painted
  Blinds - Side Window
  Doot Sill Plates	Plastic	Metallic	Optional
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Dual Tone	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Internally Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Internal with Key

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Off-White and Grey
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Body Coloured	Cladding - Black/Grey
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	100000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Sonet vs GLS vs Nexon Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	Torque-On-Demand	No
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	17.44
  Driving Range (km)	-	-	767
  Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
  Electric Motor	No	-	No
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	6	-
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Front - Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Rear - Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	275 / 45 R21	195 / 60 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	315 / 40 R21	195 / 60 R16
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	385	493	382
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	90	44
  Passenger Capacity	5	7	5
  Length (mm)	3995	5209	3995
  Width (mm)	1790	2157	1804
  Height (mm)	1610	1823	1620
  Wheelbase (mm)	2500	3135	2498
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	200	208
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	2460	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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Sonet vs GLS vs Nexon User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4.6/5 10 Ratings 9 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	-	4.7 Exterior
	-	-	4.7 Interior
	-	-	4.4 Ride Quality