Kia Sonet vs VinFast VF 3
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kia Sonet and the VinFast VF 3 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary) and VinFast Philippines. Last verified .
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia Sonet
1.5 LX MT variant
- SRP
- ₱798,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱13,887
Photo: VinFast Philippines, via shop.vinfastauto.ph.
VinFast VF 3
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱745,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,965
How they differ
- The VinFast VF 3 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱745,000, which is ₱53,000 (7%) below the Kia Sonet at ₱798,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the VF 3 is estimated at ₱12,965 a month against ₱13,887 for the Sonet, a difference of ₱922 a month.
- The Sonet makes more power (115 PS against 43.5 PS for the VF 3).
- The Sonet has more torque (144 Nm against 110 Nm for the VF 3).
- The Sonet is the longer vehicle (4,110 mm against 3,190 mm for the VF 3).
- The Sonet sits higher off the ground (205 mm against 191 mm for the VF 3).
- The Sonet seats 5, the VF 3 seats 4.
- They differ in powertrain: the Sonet has a combustion engine, the VF 3 a battery-electric powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kia Sonet1.5 LX MT, ₱798,000 | VinFast VF 3Standard, ₱745,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1.5L inline-4 DOHC gasoline (Smartstream) | Single electric motor |
| Displacement (differs) | 1497 cc | n/a |
| Max power (differs) | 115 PS | 43.5 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6300 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 144 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4,500 | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | n/a | 18.64 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion |
| Electric range (differs) | n/a | 210 km |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 32 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | n/a | DC fast charge 10% to 70% in 36 minutes |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual | n/a |
| Drivetrain (differs) | FWD | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4110 mm | 3190 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1790 mm | 1679 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1625 mm | 1622 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2500 mm | 2075 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 205 mm | 191 mm |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.3 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 45 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | MacPherson strut | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Coupled torsion beam axle | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc | n/a |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | n/a |
| Tyres (differs) | 205/55 R16 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | 16" steel with styled wheel cover | 16-inch |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Airbags (differs) | 2 | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 8" touchscreen | 10-inch touchscreen |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 4.2" TFT LCD | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Halogen multi-reflector | n/a |
| Keyless system (differs) | Folding key with remote keyless entry | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Rear seats fold to give up to 285 L of cargo space; portable charger included |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) | 7 years or 160,000 km |
| Battery warranty (differs) | n/a | 8 years, unlimited mileage, when bought with the battery (2024 launch terms) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.