Kia Sonet vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sonet, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor price is Rs. 7.74 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, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Urban Cruiser Taisor provides the mileage of 21.71 kmpl and Fronx provides the mileage of 21.79 kmpl.

Sonet vs Urban Cruiser Taisor vs Fronx Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sonet	Urban Cruiser Taisor	Fronx
Price	Rs. 7.99 Lakh	Rs. 7.74 Lakh	Rs. 7.51 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc	1197 cc
Power	82 bhp	89 bhp	89 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

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

E 1.2 Petrol MT

Rs. 7.74 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

Rs. 7.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2L K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT	1.0L Energy
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		21.71View Mileage Details	21.79View Mileage Details	20.18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		803	806	807
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

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

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	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 Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist				Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets				2

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Storage

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

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Gaming Grey	Nexa Blue (Celestial)	Caspian Blue
Pewter Olive	Sportin Red	Grandeur Grey	Stealth Black
Imperial Blue	Enticing Silver	Earthen Brown	Moonlight Silver
Gravity Grey	Lucent Orange	Opulent Red	Ice Cool White
Sparkling Silver	Cafe White	Splendid Silver
Intense Red		Arctic White
Clear White		Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

23 Ratings

4.4/5

36 Ratings

4.5/5

172 Ratings

3.7/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	4.4Exterior	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.3Comfort	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.4Performance	4.5Performance	3.7Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.5Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	3.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good car

Toyota is good product in this car. Driving is very nice and smooth. And stylish look. Service is every time good approach and .and maintain is good service manhandling very nice person. They finally good car

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

Value for money

Purchase experience is very smooth from Renault Hitech City showroom Hyderabad. Drove around for couple of hundred kilometres gear shift was very smooth and performance was good at this price point.

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Sonet vs Urban Cruiser Taisor vs Fronx Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor and Maruti Suzuki Fronx?

Kia Sonet price is Rs. 7.99 Lakh, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor price is Rs. 7.74 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 7.51 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Fronx is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Kia Sonet vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Length (mm)	3995	3995	3995	3991
Width (mm)	1790	1765	1765	1750
Height (mm)	1610	1550	1550	1605
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2520	2520	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)			190	205

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	308	308	405
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	37	37	40

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

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)

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

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

Android Auto				Wired
Apple CarPlay				Wired
Display				Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)				8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers				4
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility				Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3		2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000		50000