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Hyundai Creta vs Kia Sonet Diesel in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

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At a glance

	Hyundai Creta	Kia Sonet Diesel
Ex-showroom price	Rs 51.96 lakh – Rs 87.96 lakh	Rs 50.9 lakh – Rs 59.9 lakh
Fuel	petrol	diesel
Variants on sale	34	7
Distributor	Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.	Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

Hyundai Creta

E MT	रु 57,96,000
S(O) MT	रु 69,96,000
SX MT	रु 73,96,000
S(O) CVT	रु 75,96,000
SX(O) CVT	रु 87,96,000
1.5 E MT - Made in Nepal	रु 53,96,000
1.5 S(O) MT - Made in Nepal	रु 63,96,000
1.5 SX MT - Made in Nepal	रु 66,96,000

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Kia Sonet Diesel

HTK 1.5 Diesel	रु 50,90,000
HTX 1.5 Diesel	रु 54,90,000
HTX AT 1.5 Diesel	रु 58,90,000
GTX+ 1.5 Diesel	रु 59,90,000
HTX DSL 1.5L	रु 51,90,000
HTX AT (DSL) 1.5L	रु 55,90,000
GTX+ DSL 1.5L	रु 59,90,000

Specifications — Creta ALL NEW FL 1.5 E MT - Made in Nepal vs Sonet Diesel HTX DSL 1.5L

Category	Hyundai Creta	Kia Sonet Diesel
Battery & Range	Not applicable	Not an EV; diesel ICE only
Motor Power & Drivetrain	1.5L petrol engine, manual transmission Front-wheel drive, BS6 compliant	1.5L CRDi diesel, approx. 100 hp / 240 Nm with 6MT Front-wheel drive; 6-speed manual transmission
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Ground clearance not stated on Nepali sources checked (As of: 13/03/2026)	Wheelbase 2500 mm Ground clearance 205 mm
Dimensions	Overall dimensions not found in approved portals (As of: 13/03/2026)	Length 3995 mm Width 1790 mm Height ~1642 mm with roof rails Turning radius 5.1 m
Cargo	Boot capacity not disclosed officially (As of: 13/03/2026)	Boot space ~392 L
Comfort & Interior	Dual-tone interior theme mentioned for all-new Creta Air conditioning standard; detailed features not disclosed Fabric seats likely; exact material not disclosed officially (As of: 13/03/2026)	5-seater subcompact SUV; fabric seats in HTX Automatic climate control likely standard on HTX Rear AC vents and adjustable rear headrests
Infotainment & Convenience	Touchscreen infotainment mentioned for all-new Creta range Android Auto/Apple CarPlay support implied; not specified variant-wise Keyless entry features not disclosed variant-wise (As of: 13/03/2026)	10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay in HTX Rear camera with parking guidelines likely in HTX Steering-mounted audio and phone controls
Safety	Multiple airbags available on all-new Creta range ABS with EBD standard across variants ADAS mentioned for higher variants; E MT coverage not clarified	Dual front airbags standard; 6 airbags on higher trims ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors standard ESC, hill-assist on HTX and above
Design & Exterior	Parametric black chrome grille on all-new Creta Quad beam LED headlamps on new Creta range Redesigned front and rear bumpers	Signature tiger-nose grille with chrome surround LED DRLs; projector/LED headlamps in HTX 16-inch alloy wheels on HTX diesel
Sales & Imports	Locally assembled in Nawalparasi plant Price reduced versus imported Creta ICE	India-made Sonet exported CBU/CKD to Nepal HTX diesel positioned as mid-high trim in Nepal
Value for Money Verdict	Entry-level made-in-Nepal Creta aims affordability On-road MRP Rs. 55,56,000	Manual diesel HTX balances features and price well Competitive against Venue, Magnite, Sonet rivals in Nepal
Pros	Lower price due to local assembly Brand-new facelifted design and features	Strong diesel torque and efficiency Feature-rich cabin versus similarly priced rivals Good ground clearance for Nepali roads
Cons	Fewer features than higher Creta trims ADAS, Bose audio likely missing on E MT	Manual-only; no automatic convenience on HTX Rear space tighter than some competitors Diesel NVH higher than petrol 1.2

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Creta or Kia Sonet Diesel?

As of July 2026, the Kia Sonet Diesel starts at Rs 50.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.06 lakh less than the Hyundai Creta at Rs 51.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Sonet Diesel in Nepal?

The Hyundai Creta costs Rs 51.96 lakh to Rs 87.96 lakh and the Kia Sonet Diesel costs Rs 50.9 lakh to Rs 59.9 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Creta or the Kia Sonet Diesel?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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