AI Verdict

Kia SonetvsMaruti Suzuki Fronx

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

62% Match

The Fronx undercuts the Sonet on price while offering a peppier 89bhp engine, a 1-star higher ANCAP-tested safety pedigree relative to the Sonet's untested rating, and more thoughtful cabin touches like a rear defogger, dual-tone interior, and keyless central locking. The Sonet counters with a bigger boot, bigger fuel tank, electrically adjustable ORVMs, an electric tailgate, and a longer extendable warranty, making it the pick for those who prioritize practicality and after-sales peace of mind over outright value and driving zest.

Kia Sonet

HTE Petrol 1.2L 5 Speed Manual

₹7.41 - ₹14.47 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

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62%

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma Petrol 1.2L Manual

₹6.85 - ₹11.98 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Kia Sonet and Maruti Suzuki Fronx stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Kia Sonet

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx pulls ahead overall

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No No
Driving Range 806 km
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Differential Lock No No
Drive Modes No
Terrain Modes No
Chassis Type Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Suspension
Front Suspension McPherson strut with coil spring MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring Torsion Beam
Advanced Suspension Features No No

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited) 3 Years / 100,000 kms

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes Power assisted (Electric) steering
Additional Steering Features No No

Mileage		ARAI: 21.79 kmpl \| User Reported: 20 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.2	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	No
Idle Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1790 mm * 1610 mm	3995 mm * 1765 mm * 1550 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2520 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 litres	37 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius		4.9 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No
Ground Clearance		190 mm (unladen)

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (195/65R15), Located in Boot	Steel (195/60R16), Located in Boot
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	1 Star (ANCAP)
Seatbelts	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch	No
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres	No

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	No
Terrain Modes	No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Yes
ADAS	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking		No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No
Blind Spot Detection		No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	No
Anti Theft Alarm	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)		No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

Central Locking	Manual Key-Operated	Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Black
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	Yes
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	No
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Rear Parcel Tray	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Lockable Glovebox	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	No
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace	385 L	308 L
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes

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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	No	60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat

Infotainment Screen	No	No
Audio System	4 Speakers	No
AM/FM Radio	Yes	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No
Ambient Sounds	No
Speed Dependent Volume	No

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No	No
Driving Range		806 km

Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator		No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption & Distance to Empty
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	No	No
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No
Low Battery Warning	Yes

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	No
Fog Lights	Halogen - Front	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	No
Interior Lamps	Centre Halogen Cabin lamps,	Centre Reading Lamp,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp	LED
Illuminated Logo	No

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No	No
Emergency Call Button	No	No
Find My Car	No	No
Geo-fence	No	No
Check Vehicle Status via App	No	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App	No	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No	No
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Summon Mode	No
In-Car Payment		No
Find and Book Parking Slot		No

Interior	Single Tone (All Black)	Dual Tone
Grille Design	Tiger Nose Grille
Roof Rails	No	Yes
Spoiler	No
Wrappings	No
Scuff Plates	No
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	No
Rub-strips	No
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Skid Plate	Front & Rear
Diffuser	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes
Perimetric alarm system	No
Auto Crash Alert		No

Kia SonetvsMaruti Suzuki Fronx

Kia Sonet

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx pulls ahead overall

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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