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Hyundai i20 vs Kia Sonetin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 02 Aug 2026Comparing EX 2025 vs 1.2L HTE Petrol MT variants
The short answer

Hyundai i20 costs रु 94,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai i20 if
Hyundai i20 costs रु 94,000 less ex-showroom.
Choose the Kia Sonet if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Entry-level Sonet positioned as affordable compact SUV Good value for brand and safety features

Pros
Competitive starting price in compact SUV segment
Strong safety kit for base variant
Kia brand reliability and dealer network
Cons
Lacks touchscreen and advanced infotainment
Limited features compared to higher trims
Petrol engine less powerful than diesel options
As of 13 Jul 2026
16 rows compared
Hyundai
रु 36,96,000Lowest price
Kia Sonet price in Nepal
Kia
रु 37,90,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 36,96,000Cheapest
रु 37,90,000
Range, all variants
रु 36,96,000 – रु 46,96,000
रु 35,90,000 – रु 63,90,000
Variants on sale
3
21
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Standard dealer discounts and schemes Not disclosed officially
13 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
82 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
115 Nm
Transmission
Not disclosed
manual
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
front-wheel drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
3,995 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,790 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,642 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,500 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
205 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
38Better
30
Service centres
42Better
29
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Manual air-conditioning on HTE variant
·Fabric seats, basic interior trim
·Front power windows only in base trim
As of 13 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·Basic 2-DIN audio unit, no touchscreen
·Steering-mounted audio controls Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
·Remote central locking on base variant
As of 13 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Dual front airbags standard
·ABS with EBD standard
·Rear parking sensors standard
As of 13 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·Signature Kia tiger-nose front grille
·Halogen headlamps on HTE trim
·Steel wheels with wheel covers
As of 13 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Officially distributed by Continental Associates in Nepal
·Imported as CBU/CKD Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
As of 13 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai i20
Kia Sonet

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What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 36,96,000
रु 37,90,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 37,29,985
≈ रु 38,23,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 44,436 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 45,566 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai i20 vs Kia Sonet — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai i20 or Kia Sonet?

As of August 2026, the Kia Sonet starts at Rs 35.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.06 lakh less than the Hyundai i20 at Rs 36.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai i20 and Kia Sonet in Nepal?

The Hyundai i20 costs Rs 36.96 lakh to Rs 46.96 lakh and the Kia Sonet costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai i20 or the Kia Sonet?

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

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