Changan CS35 Max
Changan CS35 Max
1.5T Lite DCT
₱1.109 Million
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Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet
1.5 LX MT
₱778,000
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Changan CS35 Max vs Kia Sonet Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of Changan CS35 Max and Kia Sonet, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Changan CS35 Max priced at ₱1.109 Million, while Kia Sonet is priced at ₱778,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, Changan CS35 Max houses 1498 engine whereas Kia Sonet engine displacement stands at 1497.

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Overview: CS35 Max vs Sonet

Key Features

Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1497 cc
Power 180 hp 113 hp
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Type DCT Manual

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4/5
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14 reviews
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Performance --
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Safety --
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From The Experts

Things we like

Delivers great performance on the road

Very feature-packed

Comes with a high-tech cabin, which offers impressive spaciousness

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Stylish design

Feature-rich cabin

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Things we don't like

Lite variant comes with limited advanced safety features for a vehicle over the 1M mark

Its long-term reliability is still uncertain (since it is a new model)

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Slightly stiff ride quality

Lack of space at the rear

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Engine Details

Engine 1.5L Turbo Bluecore Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 1.5L Gasoline Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC

Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1497 cc
Power 180 hp 113 hp
Torque 300 Nm 144 Nm
RPM At Max Power -- 6300 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4500 RPM
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Transmission

Transmission Type DCT Manual
Gear Box 7-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD

Dimensions & Capacity

Length 4540 mm 4110 mm
Width 1860 mm 1790 mm
Height 1620 mm 1625 mm
Wheel Base 2715 mm 2500 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 45 L
Gross Weight -- 1575 kg
Ground Clearance -- 205 mm
Turning Radius -- 5.3 m
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Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes No
Wheel Covers No --
Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch --
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R18 R16
Tyre Size -- 205/55 R16
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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension -- MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension -- Torsion Beam

Steering

Power Steering Yes --
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt
Steering Type Electric Power Motor Driven Power Steering
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Safety & Security

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes No
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes --
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes --
Front Parking Sensors Yes No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes No
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Knee Airbags -- No
Park Assist -- No
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) -- No
Blind Spot monitor -- No
Lane Departure Warning System -- No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes --
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED Yes
Taillight Type LED LED Bulb Bulb
Roof Carrier No No
Roof Rail No No
Rear Spoiler Yes No
Sun Roof Yes No
Removable Convertible Top No --
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Remote Trunk Opener -- No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener -- No
Integrated Antenna -- Yes
Power Antenna -- No
Fog Lights Front -- No
Tinted Glass -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes No
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes No
Drive Mode Economy, Normal, Sport, Race, Smart Economy, Normal, Sport, Race, Smart --
Central Console Armrest Yes --
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes --
Cup Holders-Rear Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes No
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Trunk Light Yes No
Automatic Headlamps Yes --
Air Quality Control -- No
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- No
Memory Seats -- No
Anti-glare Mirrors -- No
Head-Up Display -- No
Wireless Charger -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System SONY SONY --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 6 6 6 6
Smartphone Connectivity Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Navigation System -- No
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes --
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes No
Adjustable Headrest Yes --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes --
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes No
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Lumbar Support -- No
Heated Seats - Front -- No
Heated Seats - Rear -- No
Seat Upholstery -- Fabric Fabric
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob -- No
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes --
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 12.3-inch 12.3-inch 4.2 Inch 4.2 Inch

Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- No

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Changan CS35 Max vs Kia Sonet FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Changan CS35 Max vs Kia Sonet?

CS35 Max is priced at ₱1.109 Million and Sonet is priced at ₱778,000. Hence Sonet is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between Changan CS35 Max vs Kia Sonet?

The Changan CS35 Max has power of 180 hp with 300 Nm torque and Kia Sonet has power of 113 hp with 144 Nm torque. Thus making CS35 Max the more powerful as compared to Sonet.

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Which Car has more safety features between Changan CS35 Max vs Kia Sonet?

CS35 Max safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device, Anti-Theft Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

Sonet safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Anti Theft Device and Engine Immobilizer

The Changan CS35 Max has higher number of sefety features than Sonet, hence Changan CS35 Max is more safer than Kia Sonet.

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Which Car has more comfort features between CS35 Max vs Sonet?

CS35 Max comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light and Automatic Headlamps

Sonet comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Bottle Holder, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Vanity Mirror

The Changan CS35 Max has higher number of comfort features than Sonet, hence Changan CS35 Max is more comfortable than Kia Sonet.

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Which is bigger CS35 Max or Sonet?

The CS35 Max dimensions are 4540 mm length, 1860 mm width, 1620 mm height while the Sonet dimensions are 4110 mm length, 1790 mm width, 1625 mm height. Hence, the CS35 Max is more longer, CS35 Max is more wider and Sonet is more higher.

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