Volkswagen Tera vs Kia Sonet - Which One Should You Buy

Volkswagen Tera vs Kia Sonet Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Volkswagen Tera and Kia Sonet Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The upcoming Volkswagen Tera will be offered in 1 variants. It will feature a Petrol powertrain depending on the variant chosen and will be paired with a manual setup. Prices are expected to begin at ₹8 Lakh for the entry trim, while the top variant may reach around ₹8 Lakh. The Kia Sonet comes in 27 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹7.30 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTE, costs ₹7.30 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GTX Plus Diesel AT, is priced at ₹14 Lakh.

Specification	Volkswagen Tera	Kia Sonet
Price	₹8.00 Lakh	₹7.30 Lakh
Engine	-	1197 cc Smartstream G1.2 Petrol
Transmission	-	5-Speed

Price

₹8.00 Lakh

₹7.30 Lakh

Engine

1197 cc Smartstream G1.2 Petrol

Transmission

5-Speed

Volkswagen Tera vs Kia Sonet - Which One Should You Buy

Volkswagen Tera vs Kia Sonet Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Volkswagen Tera and Kia Sonet Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

Volkswagen Tera

₹ 8 Lakh(Expected)

Tera

Kia Sonet

₹ 7.30 Lakh

HTE

Volkswagen Tera

₹ 8 Lakh(Expected)

Tera

Kia Sonet

₹ 7.30 Lakh

HTE

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

81.8bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque

115Nm@4200rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

No. of Cylinders

Battery Saver

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Dimensions and Design

Height

1642 mm

Length

3995 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm

Width

1790 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

385 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

5.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

195/65 R15

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

15 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Blind Spot Monitor

Brake Assist

Interior Features

Additional Features

Digital Cluster

Dual Tone Dashboard

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Pole Type

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Chrome Grille

Fog Lights

Headlamp Washers

Led Drls

Brochure

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Download Kia Sonet Brochure Brochure Icon

EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Volkswagen Tera - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹6,40,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹60,800

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,60,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹13,441/month

Kia Sonet - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹5,84,110

Interest: 9.5%

₹55,490

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,46,028

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹12,267/month

Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Engine and Performance

Max Power

81.8bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque

115Nm@4200rpm

Displacement

1197 cc

No. of Cylinders

Battery Saver

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Dimensions and Design

Height

1642 mm

Length

3995 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm

Width

1790 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

385 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

5.0

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

195/65 R15

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

15 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Blind Spot Monitor

Brake Assist

Interior Features

Additional Features

Digital Cluster

Dual Tone Dashboard

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Active Noise Cancellation

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Pole Type

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Cluster Size

4.2 Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Chrome Grille

Fog Lights

Headlamp Washers

Led Drls

Brochure

Download Volkswagen Tera Brochure Brochure Icon

Download Kia Sonet Brochure Brochure Icon

EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Volkswagen Tera - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹6,40,000

Interest: 9.5%

₹60,800

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,60,000

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹13,441/month

Kia Sonet - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹5,84,110

Interest: 9.5%

₹55,490

Down Payment (20%)

₹1,46,028

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹12,267/month

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Volkswagen Tera

Tera

₹8 Lakh

Kia Sonet

HTE

₹7.30 Lakh

Volkswagen Tera

₹8 Lakh

Tera

Kia Sonet

₹7.30 Lakh

HTE