Hyundai recently launched the sporty version of the Venue, the N Line, at a starting price of Rs 12.16 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). The compact SUV gets some mechanical changes as well as exterior and interior upgrades. The Hyundai Venue N Line will take on its cousin, the Kia Sonet X Line, with a starting price of Rs 13.4 lakh (ex-showroom). Let us have a look at the detailed comparison between the two.
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The Hyundai Venue N Line gets a dark chrome grille, muscular bonnet, connected LED tail-lamps, projector LED headlamps, red inserts on the front and rear bumpers and red accents on the silver skid plates. The compact SUV runs on 16-inch alloy wheels.
Available in a matte graphite exterior color option, the Kia Sonnet X line comes equipped with LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, wrap-around LED tail-lamps, a glossy-black tiger nose grille and blacked-out skid plates. Along the side profile are 16-inch alloy wheels.
interior
On the inside, the Hyundai Venue N Line follows the all-black theme with “N Line” badging and red inserts on the gear knob, 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel and leather seats. Other key interior features include an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Amazon Alexa and Google support, a digital instrument cluster with TFT display, reclining rear seats, multiple airbags and automatic climate control.
The Kia Sonnet X-Line gets a dual-tone interior with a host of features like 10.25-inch infotainment panel, a flat-bottom steering wheel, automatic climate control, leather seats with orange stitching, ambient lighting and multiple airbags.
engine performance
The Hyundai Venue N Line is powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 118 hp of peak power and 172 Nm of maximum torque.
Available in two powertrain options, the Kia Sonnet X-Line gets 118hp/172Nm 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and 113hp/250Nm 1.5-litre diesel engine. A 6-speed torque converter automatic (on the diesel variant) and a 7-speed DCT gearbox (on both) are on offer.
price ceiling
The price of Hyundai Venue N Line in the Indian market ranges from Rs 12.16 lakh to Rs 13.15 lakh (ex-showroom). Kia Sonnet X Line price ranges between Rs 13.4 Lakh to Rs 14 Lakh (ex-showroom).
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The Hyundai Venue N Line gets a dark chrome grille, muscular bonnet, connected LED tail-lamps, projector LED headlamps, red inserts on the front and rear bumpers and red accents on the silver skid plates. The compact SUV runs on 16-inch alloy wheels.
Available in a matte graphite exterior color option, the Kia Sonnet X line comes equipped with LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, wrap-around LED tail-lamps, a glossy-black tiger nose grille and blacked-out skid plates. Along the side profile are 16-inch alloy wheels.
interior
On the inside, the Hyundai Venue N Line follows the all-black theme with “N Line” badging and red inserts on the gear knob, 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel and leather seats. Other key interior features include an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Amazon Alexa and Google support, a digital instrument cluster with TFT display, reclining rear seats, multiple airbags and automatic climate control.
The Kia Sonnet X-Line gets a dual-tone interior with a host of features like 10.25-inch infotainment panel, a flat-bottom steering wheel, automatic climate control, leather seats with orange stitching, ambient lighting and multiple airbags.
engine performance
The Hyundai Venue N Line is powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 118 hp of peak power and 172 Nm of maximum torque.
Available in two powertrain options, the Kia Sonnet X-Line gets 118hp/172Nm 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and 113hp/250Nm 1.5-litre diesel engine. A 6-speed torque converter automatic (on the diesel variant) and a 7-speed DCT gearbox (on both) are on offer.
price ceiling
The price of Hyundai Venue N Line in the Indian market ranges from Rs 12.16 lakh to Rs 13.15 lakh (ex-showroom). Kia Sonnet X Line price ranges between Rs 13.4 Lakh to Rs 14 Lakh (ex-showroom).
The Hyundai Venue N line gets modern styling, while the Kia Sonnet gets an aggressive look. Which would you like to buy? Let us know in the comment section below.