Hyundai Exter Vs Kia Sonet - Expected Engine Specs Comparison

Update: Hyundai confirmed the engine options of the 2023 Exter on May 8, 2023. This post includes the updated powertrain details based on the currently available information.

In this Exter vs Sonet (expected) engine spec comparison, we’ll try to find out which car excels in what aspects of the engine specs. The Hyundai Exter primarily competes with affordable SUVs like the Maruti Fronx, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Tata Punch and Citroen C3. But, because of the potentially overlapping price band, we think it could sway buyers away from the Kia Sonet. Here, we hope this Kia Sonet vs Exter engine spec comparison helps you with deciding if you should wait for the upcoming Exter or go ahead with booking the Sonet.

Hyundai Exter Vs Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet Vs Hyundai Exter - Normal Petrol Engine Spec Comparison (Expected)

Since the Sonet shares the 1.2L normal petrol engine with the Exter 2023, there’s no power, torque or manual transmission difference between the two cars. The Exter will offer the option of an AMT automatic transmission white the Sonet doesn't. The slightly smaller size of the Exter may help it deliver better fuel efficiency too.

HYUNDAI EXTER VS KIA SONET

EXPECTED NORMAL PETROL ENGINE SPECS COMPARISON

 

Exter

Difference

Sonet

Engine

1.2L Normal

-

1.2L Normal

Cylinder

4

-

4

Displacement

1197cc

-

1197cc

Power

83PS @ 6000rpm

-

83PS @ 6000rpm

Torque

114Nm @ 4000rpm

1Nm ->

115Nm @ 4200rpm

Manual

5-speed

-

5-speed

Manual FE

20kmpl*

<- 1.60kmpl

18.40kmpl

Automatic

5-speed AMT

<- AMT

-

AutoFE

20kmpl*

-

-

*Estimated

** The <- and -> indicate which side is better

Also Read: Tata Punch Vs Hyundai Exter - Petrol Spec Compare (Expected)

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Hyundai Exter Vs Kia Sonet - Turbo Petrol Engine Spec Comparison (Expected)

The Sonet gets a 1.0L turbo petrol engine, which makes 120PS of power and 172Nm of torque. This engine is available with a 6-speed auto-clutch manual and a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission.

Hyundai confirmed the engine options of the Exter and a turbo petrol unit was not among the powertrains confirmed for the 2023 Exter.

KIA SONET

TURBO PETROL ENGINE SPECS

Engine

1.0L Turbo

Cylinder

3

Displacement

998cc

Power

120PS @ 6000rpm

Torque

172Nm @ 1500 - 4000rpm

Manual

6-speed ACMT

Manual FE

18.20kmpl

Automatic

7-speed DCT

AutoFE

18.30kmpl

*Estimated

** The <- and -> indicate which side is better

Also Read: 2023 Hyundai Exter Colour Options Revealed

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Hyundai Exter Vs Kia Sonet - CNG Bi-Fuel Engine Spec Comparison (Expected)

Besides the normal petrol-manual and automatic powertrains, Hyundai also confirmed that the Exter will get the CNG bi-fuel option with a manual transmission. While the specs aren’t out yet, we expect its performance figures to align with those of the Nios CNG. So, it could make 69PS of power and 95Nm of torque while claiming to deliver mileage of around 26kmpkg when running on CNG. Meanwhile, the Sonet doesn’t get a CNG fuel option.

HYUNDAI EXTER

CNG BI-FUEL ENGINE SPECS

Engine

1.2L Normal CNG

Cylinder

4

Displacement

1197cc

Power

69PS @ 6000rpm

Torque

95Nm @ 4000rpm

Manual

5-speed

Manual FE

26kmpkg*

*Estimated

Hyundai Exter - Engine-Transmission-Variant Combinations

Here’s a quick look at the variants and the engine-transmission combinations available in each of those trim options:

2023 HYUNDAI EXTER

VARIANT-WISE POWERTRAIN DETAILS

Variant

Petrol-Manual

Petrol-Automatic

Bi-Fuel CNG-Manual

EX

Y

-

-

EX (O)

Y

-

-

S

Y

Y

Y

S (O)

Y

-

-

SX

Y

Y

Y

SX (O)

Y

Y

-

SX (O) Connect

Y

Y

-

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mahesh Yadav

Mahesh is a fan of compact, quirky and underrated vehicles that punch above their weight. Multix, Nano and Navi are his favorites.

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