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Kia Sonet Diesel vs Skoda Slavia in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

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At a glance

	Kia Sonet Diesel	Skoda Slavia
Ex-showroom price	Rs 50.9 lakh – Rs 59.9 lakh	Rs 49.9 lakh – Rs 89.9 lakh
Fuel	diesel	petrol
Variants on sale	7	13
Distributor	Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)	MAW Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

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

Skoda Slavia

1.0 TSI Classic MT	रु 53,90,000
1.0 TSI Signature MT	रु 63,90,000
1.0 TSI Sportsline MT	रु 64,90,000
1.0 TSI Signature AT	रु 69,90,000
1.0 TSI Prestige MT	रु 69,90,000
1.0 TSI Sportsline AT	रु 70,90,000
1.0 TSI Prestige AT	रु 77,90,000
1.5 TSI Prestige AT DSG	रु 89,90,000

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Specifications — Sonet Diesel HTX DSL 1.5L vs Slavia Active MT

Category	Kia Sonet Diesel	Skoda Slavia
Battery & Range	Not an EV; diesel ICE only	Not an EV; runs on petrol only
Motor Power & Drivetrain	1.5L CRDi diesel, approx. 100 hp / 240 Nm with 6MT Front-wheel drive; 6-speed manual transmission	1.0L TSI turbo-petrol, 999cc, front-wheel drive Approx 114–115 PS, 178 Nm torque
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase 2500 mm Ground clearance 205 mm	Wheelbase 2651 mm Ground clearance 179 mm unladen
Dimensions	Length 3995 mm Width 1790 mm Height ~1642 mm with roof rails Turning radius 5.1 m	Length 4541 mm; width 1752 mm; height 1507 mm Kerb weight around 1200–1300 kg range
Cargo	Boot space ~392 L	Boot space 521 litres 40:60 split-folding rear seatback not offered on base trim
Comfort & Interior	5-seater subcompact SUV; fabric seats in HTX Automatic climate control likely standard on HTX Rear AC vents and adjustable rear headrests	Fabric seat upholstery, manual seat adjustment Manual air-conditioning with rear AC vents Tilt & telescopic steering adjustment Front & rear power windows
Infotainment & Convenience	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	7-inch touchscreen infotainment system Bluetooth, USB, wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Multi-function steering wheel with audio controls
Safety	Dual front airbags standard; 6 airbags on higher trims ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors standard ESC, hill-assist on HTX and above	Dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC standard Rear parking sensors, rear defogger 5-star Global NCAP rating for adult & child occupants
Design & Exterior	Signature tiger-nose grille with chrome surround LED DRLs; projector/LED headlamps in HTX 16-inch alloy wheels on HTX diesel	Halogen headlamps with L-shaped LED DRLs 15-inch steel wheels with covers on base trim Chrome-outlined front grille; sedan body style
Sales & Imports	India-made Sonet exported CBU/CKD to Nepal HTX diesel positioned as mid-high trim in Nepal	Officially launched in Nepal by MAW Expanze Five-seat sedan positioned above subcompact sedans
Value for Money Verdict	Manual diesel HTX balances features and price well Competitive against Venue, Magnite, Sonet rivals in Nepal	Entry variant offers European sedan experience at lowest price point Value-focused but misses many premium features
Pros	Strong diesel torque and efficiency Feature-rich cabin versus similarly priced rivals Good ground clearance for Nepali roads	Most affordable way into Slavia lineup Punchy 1.0 TSI engine with good fuel efficiency Spacious cabin and large 521L boot
Cons	Manual-only; no automatic convenience on HTX Rear space tighter than some competitors Diesel NVH higher than petrol 1.2	Misses LED headlights and alloy wheels Smaller 7-inch infotainment vs higher trims No side or curtain airbags on base trim

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Sonet Diesel or Skoda Slavia?

As of July 2026, the Skoda Slavia starts at Rs 49.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the Kia Sonet Diesel at Rs 50.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Sonet Diesel and Skoda Slavia in Nepal?

The Kia Sonet Diesel costs Rs 50.9 lakh to Rs 59.9 lakh and the Skoda Slavia costs Rs 49.9 lakh to Rs 89.9 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Sonet Diesel or the Skoda Slavia?

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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