Kia Sonet HTE Petrol vs Mahindra XUV 700 AX3 MT Petrol FWD (5 STR) Comparison in Nepal 2026
The Kia Sonet starts at Rs 41.9 lakh and the Mahindra XUV 700 at Rs 74 lakh in Nepal, so the Kia Sonet costs Rs 32.1 lakh less (77%). The Kia Sonet returns about 18.4 kmpl and the Mahindra XUV 700 about 17 kmpl. Engines are 998 cc and 1997 cc. Figures on this page are for the Kia Sonet HTE Petrol and the Mahindra XUV 700 AX3 MT Petrol FWD (5 STR).
Boot space is 385 litres in the Kia Sonet and 240 litres in the Mahindra XUV 700. Pick the Kia Sonet if you want to spend less or you want lower fuel bills. Pick the Mahindra XUV 700 if you need room for 7 or you want a bigger engine.
XUV 700 AX3 MT Petrol FWD (5 STR)
Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 700
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| Spec name | Petrol Kia SonetHTE Petrol Rs. 41.90 Lakh | Diesel Mahindra XUV 700AX3 MT Petrol FWD (5 STR) Rs. 74.00 Lakh | |
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💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | Rs. 41.90 Lakh | Rs. 74.00 Lakh | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | Rs. 53,415/mo | Rs. 94,337/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid | Petrol | Diesel | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Engine ↑ higherEngine displacement in cubic centimetres | 998 cc | 1997 cc Best | |
Engine Power Maximum power output of the engine (BHP / kW) | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 197 bhp (Petrol) / 182 bhp (Diesel) | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 380 Nm (Petrol) / 450 Nm (Diesel AT) | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 170 km/h | 200 km/h Best | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 11.3s | 9.3s Best | |
🔋Range & Efficiency8 specs | |||
Mileage ↑ higherFuel economy (km per litre) | 18.4 kmpl Best | 17 kmpl | |
Transmission Gearbox type (Manual, AT, CVT, AMT, DCT) | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic (Torque Converter) | |
Fuel Tank Fuel tank capacity in litres | 45 L | 60 L | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 3995 mm | 4695 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1790 mm | 1890 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1642 mm | 1755 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2500 mm | 2750 mm Best | |
Ground Clearance ↑ higherLowest point clearance from ground | 205 mm Best | 200 mm | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
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For every trim and the latest price, see Kia Sonet price in Nepal and Mahindra XUV 700 price in Nepal. Browse by budget: Petrol cars under Rs 1 crore in Nepal.