Hyundai Venue vs Kia Sonet: AC performance compared
In India, where summer temperatures regularly cross the 40deg C mark, using AC while driving is non-negotiable. Although all cars in India have had climate control for a long time, AC performance varies across models. In the compact SUV segment – alongside the Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza , whose AC performances we have compared before – the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet are also the top choices for the same set of buyers. So, we tested both Korean compact SUVs at an ambient temperature of 41.2deg C to find out which one’s AC unit performs better under the scorching sun. Explore full specs, features and a price breakdown in our Venue vs Sonet comparison. Autocar India’s testing methodology In preparation for the test, each car is parked under direct sunlight for two hours with the engine switched off and windows rolled up. The sunroof shade is kept closed, but rear window shades are rolled away. Once a car is ‘soaked’, a two-member team enters the vehicle quickly to minimise l...