The exciting new Nissan Magnite sub-4 meter SUV has finally been launched at a starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh. It is most affordable SUV in its category, as it is around 1.7 lakh cheaper than the Kia Sonet. In fact, the top-end model comes under Rs 10 lakh. The Magnite is a Make-or-break model, and the company has not left no stone unturned to make it a success. In this article, we bring you a specifications and price based comparison between the Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue and the Kia Sonet.
Magnite Vs Venue Vs Sonet Price
| Model | Nissan Magnite | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
| Price (ex-Delhi) | 4.99 lakh – 9.35 lakh | 6.71 lakh – 11.99 lakh | 6.75 lakh – Rs 11.65 lakh |
– The new Nissan Magnite is available in 4 trim levels and in total of 10 variants. The Magnite’s 1.0L NA version is priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 7.55 lakh, while the turbocharged manual version costs Rs 6.99 lakh for base model and Rs 8.45 lakh for top-end variant. The CVT version is available at a starting price of Rs 7.89 lakh, which goes up to Rs 9.35 lakh. Also See – Nissan Magnite Vs Tata Nexon
– The Venue is available with 2 petrol engines – a 1.0L Turbo and 1.2L NA petrol. The compact SUV with 1.2L engine is priced between Rs 6.75 lakh and Rs 8.38 lakh, while the Venue 1.0L version is available in the price bracket of Rs 8.53 lakh to Rs 11.65 lakh.
– The Sonet shares the engine options with the Venue compact SUV. The Sonet 1.2L is priced between Rs 6.71 lakh and Rs 8.45 lakh, while the turbo version is available at a starting price of Rs 9.49 lakh which goes up to Rs 11.99 lakh for the top-end variant.
Magnite Vs Venue Vs Sonet Specs
| Specifications | Nissan Magnite | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
| Engine | 1.0L NA/ 1.0L Turbo | 1.2L NA/ 1.0L Turbo | 1.2L NA/ 1.0L Turbo |
| Power | 71bhp/ 99bhp | 82bhp/118bhp | 82bhp/118bhp |
| Torque | 96Nm/160Nm | 115Nm/172Nm | 115Nm/172Nm |
| Gearbox | 5MT & CVT | 5MT/ iMT and DCT | 5MT/ 6MT, iMT and DCT |
– The Nissan Magnite is available with 2 engine options – a 1.0L 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol. While the former is good for 71bhp and 96Nm of torque, the turbo unit offers two states of tunes – 99bhp/160Nm with 5-speed manual gearbox and 99bhp/152Nm with CVT automatic gearbox.Also See – Nissan Magnite Vs Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Baleno
– The Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet are available with 2 petrol engine options – a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol. While the former is good for 82bhp and 115Nm of torque, the turbo engine offers 118bhp and 172Nm of torque. Transmission choices include 5-speed MT (1.2L Petrol), a 6-speed MT, a 6-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) and a 7-speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission). Also See – Nissan Magnite Road Test Review
Magnite Vs Sonet Vs Venue Mileage
| Product | Magnite | Sonet | Venue |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 18.75kmpl NA/ 20kmpl Turbo/17.7kmpl Turbo CVT | 18.4kmpl 1.2L NA/ 18.2kmpl iMT/ 18.3kmpl DCT | 17.3kmpl 1.2L NA/ 18.1kmpl iMT/ 18kmpl DCT |
– The Nissan Magnite naturally-aspirated version is claimed to offer 18.75kmpl of mileage, while the turbocharged manual returns an ARAI certified fuel economy of 20kmpl. The Turbo CVT version offers a claimed mileage of 17.7kmpl.
– The Hyundai Venue 1.2L offers a claimed mileage of 17.3kmpl, while the turbo iMT and DCT returns 18.1kmpl and 18kmpl respectively.
– The Sonet’s 1.2L petrol engine returns a claimed mileage of 18.4kmpl. The turbo petrol motor delivers 18.2kmpl with iMT gearbox and 18.3kmpl with DCT unit.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Nissan Magnite | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue |
| Length | 3,994mm | 3,995mm | 3,995mm |
| Width | 1,758mm | 1,790mm | 1,770mm |
| Height | 1,572mm | 1,647mm | 1,590mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500mm | 2,500mm | 2,500mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205mm | 205mm | 195mm |
| Boot Space | 336-litres | 396mm | 350mm |
– In terms of proportions, the new Magnite is 3,994mm long, 1,758mm wide, 1,572mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,500mm. The SUV offers a ground clearance of 205mm. It comes with a boot space of 336-litres, which can be extended to 660-litres by folding the rear seats.
– The Kia Sonet measures 3,995mm in length, 1,790mm in width and 1,647mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,500mm. It offers a boot space of 392-litres, which is highest among these three models. The Sonet has a ground clearance of 205mm.
– The Hyundai Venue is 3,995mm long, 1,770mm wide and 1,590mm tall, and it has a wheelbase of 2,500mm. The SUV offers a ground clearance of 195mm. This model offers a boot space of 350-litres.
Video – Nissan Magnite Review
