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Kia Sonet Specifications

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Red Kia Sonet compact SUV

The Kia Sonet specifications stand out for offering three engines in a sub four metre SUV. Each unit brings its own character and gearbox, so the spec sheet is worth studying. That breadth is rare in a car this small.

The 1.2 litre petrol makes 82 bhp and 115 Nm with a 5 speed manual. The 1.0 litre turbo petrol makes 118 bhp and 172 Nm, with an iMT or DCT. The turbo's 172 Nm gives it a genuine turn of pace. The 1.5 litre diesel makes 114 bhp and 250 Nm, as a manual or automatic.

On fuel, the diesel manual is the champion at 24.1 kmpl, with the diesel automatic at 19 kmpl. All three petrol options share an 18.4 kmpl rating. Real numbers drop in stop start traffic and with a heavy right foot. Strong torque from the diesel makes it the clear long distance pick.

The Sonet stays under four metres yet keeps a 385 litre boot and a 45 litre tank. The tank gives a useful range between fills. Ground clearance of 205 mm is high for a car this small. To tie an engine to a grade, find which Sonet trim carries each engine.

Read as a whole, the spec sheet shows why the Sonet suits so many buyers. One body offers frugal diesel, peppy turbo or calm petrol power. That is why it appeals to first buyers and upgraders alike. To place a figure against money, see the Sonet's on-road price.

Fuel
Variant

Showing the full spec sheet for the HTE. Features this variant does not get are marked NA.

Engine
1.2L Smartstream Petrol
Displacement
1197 cc
Max Power
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol

Kia Sonet power and torque explained

The Sonet gives you three very different engines, which is rare in a small SUV. There is a plain 1.2 litre petrol, a lively 1.0 litre turbo petrol, and a strong 1.5 litre diesel.

Each one has its own mood. The 1.2 petrol feels calm and likes to be revved before it wakes up. The 1.0 turbo and the 1.5 diesel both pull hard from low revs, so they feel relaxed in town and strong on the highway.

Power (PS)Torque (Nm)Flexibility band
023456890038751131503.5k4k4.5k5k5.5k6k6.5kflexibility band · 1,800 rpm115 Nm@ 4,200 rpm83 PS@ 6,000 rpmPower (PS)Torque (Nm)Engine speed (RPM)

How to read this chart. Torque is the push you feel when you accelerate, and it peaks low on the rev range. Power is how hard the engine keeps pulling as it revs higher, and it peaks further up. The two dots mark those peaks. The shaded strip between them is the flexibility band: a wider band pulls easily across more revs and feels relaxed in traffic, while a narrower band asks you to rev the engine more to get its best. Use the buttons above to compare this car's engines.

Peak figures come from the 1.2L Smartstream Petrol spec sheet. The line between the two peaks is not a measured dyno curve.

The 1.2 litre petrol makes its 115 Nm of torque high up at 4200 rpm, and its full 83 PS lands at 6000 rpm. So it feels happiest when you rev it out. Around town at gentle speeds it stays easy and light, but you will drop a gear for a quick overtake or a full car. It powers the entry trims, so it is the cheapest way into the Sonet. You can see what that works out to on the road in your city before you decide.

The 1.5 litre diesel is the muscle of the range. Its big 250 Nm of torque comes in at just 1500 rpm and holds all the way to 2750 rpm, so you get strong, steady pull without much shifting. Its 116 PS at 4000 rpm keeps that effort going on the open road. Pick this one if you cover long highway miles, carry five people and their bags, or want relaxed overtakes.

The 1.0 litre turbo petrol is the sweet spot of the range. It is the strongest engine at 120 PS, and its 172 Nm of torque runs flat from 1500 rpm to 4000 rpm. Because the torque starts so low and the power peaks up at 6000 rpm, it pulls early like the diesel yet still loves to rev. That makes it quick in the city and easy on the highway, so it suits most buyers. If you are still choosing between the three, our full Kia Sonet rundown puts the trims and features side by side.