BAIC BJ30 1.5T Hybrid 4WD vs Kia Sonet HTE Petrol Comparison in Nepal 2026

The BAIC BJ30 starts at Rs 1.2 crore and the Kia Sonet at Rs 41.9 lakh in Nepal, so the Kia Sonet costs Rs 78.06 lakh less (186%). The Kia Sonet returns about 18.4 kmpl. Engines are 1499 cc and 998 cc. Figures on this page are for the BAIC BJ30 1.5T Hybrid 4WD and the Kia Sonet HTE Petrol.

Boot space is 450 litres in the BAIC BJ30 and 385 litres in the Kia Sonet. Pick the BAIC BJ30 if you need more boot space or you want a bigger engine. Pick the Kia Sonet if you want to spend less.

Hybrid
BAIC

BJ30 1.5T Hybrid 4WD

Rs. 1,19,96,000
View full details of the BAIC BJ30 1.5T Hybrid 4WD
Kia Sonet in Nepal
Petrol
Kia

Sonet HTE Petrol

Rs. 41.90 Lakh
View full details of the Kia Sonet HTE Petrol

BAIC BJ30 vs Kia Sonet

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Overview

Price

↓ lower

Rs. 1,19,96,000
Rs. 41.90 Lakh

Fuel Type

Hybrid
Petrol

Engine

↑ higher

1499 cc
998 cc

Mileage

↑ higher

N/A
18.4 kmpl

Transmission

2-Speed DHT Automatic
7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT

0-100 km/h

↓ lower

N/A
11.3s

Battery / Fuel

Mileage

↑ higher

N/A
18.4 kmpl

Transmission

2-Speed DHT Automatic
7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT

Fuel Tank

N/A
45 L

Performance

Engine

↑ higher

1499 cc
998 cc

Engine Power

403.6 BHP
118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm

Top Speed

↑ higher

170 km/h
170 km/h

Acceleration

↓ lower

N/A
11.3s

Seating Capacity

5 seats
5 seats

Dimensions

Length

N/A
3995 mm

Width

N/A
1790 mm

Height

N/A
1642 mm

Wheelbase

↑ higher

N/A
2500 mm

Ground Clearance

↑ higher

N/A
205 mm

Features

BAIC BJ30

No features listed

Kia Sonet

No features listed

Prices and more comparisons

For every trim and the latest price, see BAIC BJ30 price in Nepal and Kia Sonet price in Nepal. Browse by budget: All petrol car prices in Nepal.

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BAIC BJ30 1.5T Hybrid 4WD vs Kia Sonet HTE Petrol FAQs

Which is better, BAIC BJ30 or Kia Sonet in Nepal?
Neither is better for every buyer. Pick the BAIC BJ30 if you need more boot space or you want a bigger engine. Pick the Kia Sonet if you want to spend less.
What is the price difference between BAIC BJ30 and Kia Sonet?
The BAIC BJ30 starts at Rs 1.2 crore and the Kia Sonet at Rs 41.9 lakh in Nepal, so the Kia Sonet costs Rs 78.06 lakh less (186%). Prices change with taxes and offers, so check each price page for the latest trims.
What engine do the BAIC BJ30 and Kia Sonet have?
The BAIC BJ30 has a 1499 cc engine making 403.6 BHP. The Kia Sonet has a 998 cc engine making 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm.
What gearbox do the BAIC BJ30 and Kia Sonet use?
The BAIC BJ30 uses a 2-Speed DHT Automatic gearbox and the Kia Sonet a 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT gearbox.
Which has more space, BJ30 or Sonet?
The BAIC BJ30 seats 5 and the Kia Sonet seats 5. Boot space is 450 litres against 385 litres.
Which trims of the BAIC BJ30 and Kia Sonet are compared here?
Figures on this page are for the BAIC BJ30 1.5T Hybrid 4WD and the Kia Sonet HTE Petrol. When a model has several trims we compare the base trim of each, so the price gap is like for like.