Kia Sonet HTE Petrol vs Tata Nexon EV Creative 45 Comparison in Nepal 2026
The Kia Sonet starts at Rs 41.9 lakh and the Tata Nexon EV at Rs 44.99 lakh in Nepal, so the Kia Sonet costs Rs 3.09 lakh less (7%). The Tata Nexon EV is electric with about 381 km (WLTP est., 489 km claimed on the MIDC cycle) of range, while the Kia Sonet runs on petrol and returns about 18.4 kmpl. Figures on this page are for the Kia Sonet HTE Petrol and the Tata Nexon EV Creative 45.
Boot space is 385 litres in the Kia Sonet and 350 litres in the Tata Nexon EV. The Tata Nexon EV comes with a warranty of 3 years / 125,000 km, Battery: Lifetime (15 years, 1st owner). Pick the Kia Sonet if you often ride or drive far from chargers and want quick refuelling or you want to spend less. Pick the Tata Nexon EV if you can charge at home and want low running costs.
Kia Sonet vs Tata Nexon EV
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Overview
Price
↓ lower
Fuel Type
Range
↑ higher
Battery
↑ higher
Motor Power
↑ higher
Engine
↑ higher
Mileage
↑ higher
Transmission
0-100 km/h
↓ lower
Battery / Fuel
Battery Capacity
↑ higher
Range (WLTP)
↑ higher
Company Claimed Range
Range Standard
Fast Charging
Normal Charging
Mileage
↑ higher
Transmission
Fuel Tank
Performance
Motor Power
↑ higher
Engine
↑ higher
Engine Power
Top Speed
↑ higher
Acceleration
↓ lower
Seating Capacity
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
↑ higher
Ground Clearance
↑ higher
Features
| Spec name | Petrol Kia SonetHTE Petrol Rs. 41.90 Lakh |  Electric Tata Nexon EVCreative 45 Rs. 44,99,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | Rs. 41.90 Lakh | Rs. 44,99,000 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | Rs. 53,415/mo | Rs. 57,354/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid | Petrol | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | N/A | 106 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | N/A | 45 kWh | |
Engine ↑ higherEngine displacement in cubic centimetres | 998 cc | N/A | |
Engine Power Maximum power output of the engine (BHP / kW) | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | N/A | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 215 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 170 km/h Best | 150 km/h | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 11.3s | 8.9s Best | |
🔋Range & Efficiency8 specs | |||
Range (WLTP) ↑ higherWLTP range, or a WLTP-equivalent estimate when the company figure uses another test cycle | N/A | 381 km (est.) | |
Company Claimed Range Range per charge as claimed by the manufacturer, on the test cycle shown below | N/A | 489 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | MIDC | ||
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | N/A | 10-80% in 40 min | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | N/A | 0-100% in 6.5 hours (7.2kW) | |
Mileage ↑ higherFuel economy (km per litre) | 18.4 kmpl | N/A | |
Transmission Gearbox type (Manual, AT, CVT, AMT, DCT) | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT | N/A | |
Fuel Tank Fuel tank capacity in litres | 45 L | N/A | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 3995 mm | 3994 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1790 mm | 1811 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1642 mm | 1616 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2500 mm Best | 2498 mm | |
Ground Clearance ↑ higherLowest point clearance from ground | 205 mm Best | 190 mm | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 5 seats | 5 seats | |
Available Colors Available exterior color options | N/A | Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Ocean Blue, Pure Grey | |
Features Comparison
| Feature | Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon EV |
|---|---|---|
Safety5 features | ||
| Airbags Number of airbags | , | 6 |
| ABS / Stability Anti-lock braking and stability control | , | ESP + TCS |
| TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | , | |
| Hill Hold Hill Hold / Hill Start Assist | , | |
| LED Headlight LED headlight (vs older halogen) | , | |
ADAS8 features | ||
| Cruise Control Standard or Adaptive Cruise Control | , | |
| Emergency Braking (AEB) Autonomous Emergency Braking | , | |
| Lane Assist Lane Departure Warning / Keeping Assist | , | |
| Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Monitoring | , | |
| 360° Camera 360-degree surround-view camera | , | |
| Parking Sensors Ultrasonic parking sensors | , | Rear |
| Auto Hold Holds brake on incline / at lights without driver input | , | |
| Auto Headlamps Headlights switch on automatically in low light | , | |
Comfort7 features | ||
| Climate Control AC / climate control system | , | Automatic |
| Sunroof Sunroof / Panoramic roof | , | |
| Heated/Ventilated Seats Seat heating and/or ventilation | , | |
| Keyless Entry & Start Keyless entry with push-button start | , | |
| Drive Modes Selectable driving modes (Eco / Sport / Comfort / Off-road etc.) | , | Eco, Sport |
| Ambient Lighting Cabin ambient/mood lighting | , | |
| Electronic Parking Brake EPB instead of a mechanical handbrake | , | |
Technology6 features | ||
| Infotainment Central touchscreen display | , | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Instrument Cluster Digital instrument display | , | 7-inch Digital |
| Connectivity Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | , | Apple CarPlay + Android Auto |
| Wireless Charging Wireless phone charging pad | , | |
| Sound System Audio system | , | 4 Speakers |
| TFT Display Full-colour TFT instrument panel (vs. monochrome LCD) | , | |
Prices and more comparisons
For every trim and the latest price, see Kia Sonet price in Nepal and Tata Nexon EV price in Nepal. Browse by budget: Petrol cars under Rs 50 lakh in Nepal, Electric cars under Rs 50 lakh in Nepal.