Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 7.51 Lakh. The Kia Sonet is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Fronx provides the mileage of 21.79 kmpl.

Sonet vs Fronx Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Fronx
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 7.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc
Power	82 bhp	89 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.99 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

Rs. 7.51 Lakh

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Kia Sonet

HTE 1.2 Petrol MT

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		21.79View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		806
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Seats & Upholstery

Driver 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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Nexa Blue (Celestial)
	Pewter Olive	Grandeur Grey
	Imperial Blue	Earthen Brown
	Gravity Grey	Opulent Red
	Sparkling Silver	Splendid Silver
	Intense Red	Arctic White
	Clear White	Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

19 Ratings

4.5/5

169 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.5Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best for long drives

Best for long drives and journey value for money best of the best car and best choice and good engine performance and mileage for saving your money just buy this car to make happiness

Good

Fantastic car, value for money, good comfort, lots of space inside. good ac, drive butter smooth. Good looking car and reliable and smart looking. Convenience travelling experience

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Length (mm)	3995	3995
Width (mm)	1790	1765
Height (mm)	1610	1550
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2520
Ground Clearance (mm)		190

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	308
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	37

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)

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

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