Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Kia Sonet [2022-2023]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Kia Sonet [2022-2023]. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 7.51 Lakh and Kia Sonet [2022-2023] price is Rs. 7.69 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Kia Sonet [2022-2023] is available in 1197 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Fronx provides the mileage of 21.79 kmpl and Sonet [2022-2023] provides the mileage of 18.4 kmpl.

Fronx vs Sonet [2022-2023] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Fronx	Sonet [2022-2023]
Price	Rs. 7.51 Lakh	Rs. 7.69 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc
Power	89 bhp	82 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

Rs. 7.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Sonet [2022-2023]

HTE 1.2

Rs. 7.69 Lakh

Last Recorded 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	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT	Smartstream G 1.2	1.0L Energy
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	21.79View Mileage Details	18.4View Mileage Details	20.18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	806	828	807
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring, Anti-roll Bar & Traverse Arm
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.9	5.1
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 / 60 R16	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 60 R16	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	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 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 Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	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 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	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			2

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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital	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
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Nexa Blue (Celestial)	Gravity Grey	Caspian Blue
Grandeur Grey	Sparkling Silver	Stealth Black
Earthen Brown	Intense Red	Moonlight Silver
Opulent Red	Clear White	Ice Cool White
Splendid Silver
Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

171 Ratings

4.6/5

23 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.2Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.1Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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

A complete family car in budget

I just booked Sonet HTX 7DCT a week ago. It was love at first ride. I have taken test ride for Nexon AMT, Brezza TC, Venue DCT and Sonet DCT. Nexon's built quality is superb but AMT gearbox is not so responsive. Brezza is an overrated car. Look is boxy and old non turbo engine. Venue is more compact and rear is congested. Sonet in the other hand is good looking smart car. It's tiger nose grill makes it distinct from others. It's rear is also very attractive with full wrap around tail lamps. It's DCT gearbox with paddle shifters are very smart and responsive. You don't feel any lag at any speed. It's MID unit also unique and futuristic. It has electric sunroof which is icing on cake. Music system is fantastic. It's a complete family car within budget.

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

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	308	392	405
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	45	40

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	Keyless	With Key	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

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

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

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