Kia Sonet vs Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet, Kia Carens and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price is Rs. 8.69 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is available in 1462 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Ertiga provides the mileage of 20.51 kmpl.

Sonet vs Carens vs Ertiga Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Carens	Ertiga
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 10.52 Lakh	Rs. 8.69 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1497 cc	1462 cc
Power	82 bhp	113 bhp	102 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.52 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

LXi (O)

Rs. 8.69 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

LXi (O)

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		10.42
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	Smartstream G 1.5	K15C Smart Hybrid
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			20.51View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			923
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Battery			Lithium Ion
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mac Pherson Strut & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam & Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 65 R15	185 / 65 R15

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	3 Star (Global NCAP)	1 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone		Vents on Roof
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Black and Beige	Splendid Silver and Dignity Brown
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split	50:50 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Scuff Plates	Plastic	Plastic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Key

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Aurora Black Pearl	Pearl Metallic Oxford Blue
Pewter Olive	Imperial Blue	Metallic Magma Grey
Imperial Blue	Gravity Grey	Pearl Metallic Auburn Red
Gravity Grey	Intense Red	Dignity Brown
Sparkling Silver	Sparkling Silver	Splendid Silver
Intense Red	Clear White	Pearl Arctic White
Clear White	Clear White	Pearl Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

8 Ratings

4.5/5

15 Ratings

4.6/5

27 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.6Exterior	4.5Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.6Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.4Performance	4.5Performance
	3.3Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.8Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Looks good. Interior good with spacious and comfortable seats. Nice car for big family. Travelling long distance is very comfortable. Smooth handling and driving car in highway is very good.

Very nice tour's with family

The perfect car for family or friends journey . Totally freedom for seating area and space . Very happy my daughter and relatives journey in this car. The very nice memories and lots of fun in journey.

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Sonet vs Carens vs Ertiga Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet, Kia Carens and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price is Rs. 8.69 Lakh. Hence Kia Sonet is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sonet compared to Carens and Ertiga?

For the HTE 1.2 Petrol MT variant, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Sonet produces 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm of torque. For the Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the LXi (O) variant, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ertiga produces 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque.

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Kia Sonet vs Kia Carens vs Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Length (mm)	3995	4540	4395
Width (mm)	1790	1800	1735
Height (mm)	1610	1708	1690
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2780	2740
Ground Clearance (mm)		195
Kerb Weight (kg)			1150

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	385	216
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	45	45

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Keyless	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front, Second & Third	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
USB Compatibility

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	40000