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    Kia Sonet vs Maruti Baleno

    Should you buy Kia Sonet or Maruti Baleno? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Sonet price starts at Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Maruti Baleno price starts Rs 6.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Baleno has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Baleno has a mileage of 30.61 km/kg (Petrol top model).

    Sonet Vs Baleno

    Key HighlightsKia SonetMaruti Baleno
    On Road PriceRs.17,17,909*Rs.10,98,072*
    Mileage (city)-19 kmpl
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)9981197
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Sonet vs Maruti Baleno comparison

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          Kia Sonet
          Kia Sonet
            Rs15 Lakh*
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                Maruti Baleno
                Maruti Baleno
                  Rs9.92 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.17,17,909*
                Rs.10,98,072*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.33,586/month
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                Rs.21,298/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.50,420
                Rs.31,002
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 173 Reviews
                4.4
                Based on 613 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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                Rs.5,289.2
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
                1.2 L K Series Engine
                Displacement (cc)
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                998
                1197
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                118bhp@6000rpm
                88.50bhp@6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                172Nm@1500-4000rpm
                113Nm@4400rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Fuel Supply System
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                GDi
                -
                Turbo Charger
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                YesNo
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                7-Speed DCT
                5-Speed AMT
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage City (kmpl)
                -
                19
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
                -
                24
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                18.4
                22.94
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                45
                37
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                -
                180
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Rear twist beam
                Rear twist beam
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Steering Gear Type
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                -
                Rack & Pinion
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                -
                4.85
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Drum
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                -
                180
                Tyre Size
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                215/60 R16
                195/55 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                NoNo
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                16
                16
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                16
                16
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                3995
                3990
                Width (mm)
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                1790
                1745
                Height (mm)
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                1642
                1500
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2500
                2520
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                -
                940-960
                Grossweight (kg)
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                -
                1410
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                385
                318
                No. of Doors
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                5
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                YesYes
                Air Quality Control
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                Yes
                -
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                Yes
                -
                Vanity Mirror
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Adjustable
                -
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                Yes
                -
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Active Noise Cancellation
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                NoNo
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
                Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                YesYes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                60:40 Split
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Cooled Glovebox
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                -
                No
                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front & Rear Door
                Voice Commands
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                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
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                Yes
                -
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                -
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                NoNo
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                NoNo
                Rear Curtain
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                -
                No
                Luggage Hook And NetYes
                -
                Battery Saver
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
                Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
                fast charging USB (Both A&C type), Auto diing IRVM, Co-Dr Vanity Lamp, Gear Position Indicator, Suzuki Connect Remote Functions(Door Lock/Cancel Lock, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)
                Massage Seats
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                NoNo
                Memory Function Seats
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                No
                -
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
                Driver's Window
                Autonomous Parking
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                NoNo
                Drive Modes
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                3
                -
                Glove Box Light
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                No
                Idle Start Stop SystemYes
                -
                Rear Window SunblindYesNo
                Rear Windscreen SunblindNoNo
                Drive Mode Types
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
                -
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                Yes
                -
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                YesNo
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                No
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Photo Comparison
                Steering WheelKia Sonet Steering WheelMaruti Baleno Steering Wheel
                DashBoardKia Sonet DashBoardMaruti Baleno DashBoard
                Instrument ClusterKia Sonet Instrument ClusterMaruti Baleno Instrument Cluster
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelNoYes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorNoNo
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Cigarette LighterNoNo
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                No
                -
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                Yes
                -
                Additional Features
                Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
                Rear Parcel Shelf, Front Center Sliding Armrest, Front Footwell lamp, MID (TFT Color Display), leatherette wrapped steering wheel, Suzuki Connect Trips and Driving Behaviour(Trip Suary, Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance, Vehicle location Sharing)
                Digital ClusterYesYes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                10.25
                4.2
                Upholstery
                Leatherette
                Fabric
                Exterior
                Photo Comparison
                Rear Right SideKia Sonet Rear Right SideMaruti Baleno Rear Right Side
                WheelKia Sonet WheelMaruti Baleno Wheel
                HeadlightKia Sonet HeadlightMaruti Baleno Headlight
                TaillightKia Sonet TaillightMaruti Baleno Taillight
                Front Left SideKia Sonet Front Left SideMaruti Baleno Front Left Side
                Available ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet ColoursPearl Arctic WhiteOpulent RedGrandeur GreyLuxe BeigeBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+2 MoreBaleno Colours
                Body Type
                Headlamp Washers
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                NoNo
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                NoNo
                Rear Window Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Washer
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNoNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Tinted Glass
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                Yes
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                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Roof Carrier
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                No
                Sun Roof
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                YesNo
                Side Stepper
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                NoNo
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated AntennaYesYes
                Chrome Grille
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                Yes
                Smoke HeadlampsNoNo
                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
                Halogen HeadlampsNoNo
                Roof Rails
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                YesNo
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
                Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
                Body coloured bumpers & ORVMs, NEXWave grille with chrome finish, Back door chrome garnish, Chrome plated door handles, UV cut glasses, Precision cut Alloy wheels, NEXTre LED DRL
                Automatic Headlamps
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                -
                No
                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                -
                Sunroof
                Single Pane
                No
                Boot Opening
                Electronic
                Manual
                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorNoNo
                Puddle Lamps
                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                215/60 R16
                195/55 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                NoNo
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearNoNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction ControlYes
                -
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesNo
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                -
                Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                All Windows
                Driver
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Knee Airbags
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                NoNo
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                NoYes
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                -
                Yes
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                YesNo
                Blind Spot Camera
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                -
                No
                Geo Fence Alert
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                -
                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                NoNo
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
                360 View Camera
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                YesYes
                Curtain AirbagYesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYesNo
                Automatic Emergency Braking
                -
                No
                Oncoming Lane Mitigation
                -
                No
                Speed Assist System
                -
                No
                Traffic Sign Recognition
                -
                No
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
                -
                No
                Lane Departure WarningYesNo
                Lane Keep AssistYesNo
                Lane Departure Prevention Assist
                -
                No
                Road Departure Mitigation System
                -
                No
                Driver Attention WarningYesNo
                Adaptive Cruise Control
                -
                No
                Leading Vehicle Departure AlertYesNo
                Adaptive High Beam AssistYesNo
                Rear Cross Traffic Alert
                -
                No
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
                -
                No
                Advance Internet
                Live LocationYesYes
                Remote Immobiliser
                -
                Yes
                Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
                -
                Yes
                Remote Vehicle Status CheckYes
                -
                PUC Expiry
                -
                No
                Insurance Expiry
                -
                No
                E-Manual
                -
                No
                Digital Car Key
                -
                No
                Inbuilt AssistantYesNo
                Hinglish Voice CommandsYes
                -
                Navigation With Live TrafficYes
                -
                Send POI to Vehicle From AppYesYes
                Live WeatherYesYes
                E-Call & I-CallYesNo
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYesYes
                Google / Alexa ConnectivityYes
                -
                Save Route/PlaceYes
                -
                SOS ButtonYes
                -
                RSAYes
                -
                Over Speeding Alert
                -
                Yes
                Tow Away Alert
                -
                Yes
                Smartwatch App
                -
                Yes
                Valet Mode
                -
                Yes
                Remote AC On/OffYes
                -
                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYesYes
                Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop
                -
                No
                Remote Boot Open
                -
                No
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                Yes
                -
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                10.25
                9
                Connectivity
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                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                4
                4
                Additional Features
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                HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connection
                SmartPlay Pro+, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Surround Sense powered by ARKAMYS
                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Tweeter
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                2
                2
                Subwoofer
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                1
                -
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Kia Sonet

                  • Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
                  • Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it one of the most loaded SUV in its segment.
                  • Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 5 transmission options to choose from.
                  • One of the best all rounders in the segment.

                  Maruti Baleno

                  • Spacious interior
                  • Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
                  • Well-loaded features list
                  • Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
                  • Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads
                • Kia Sonet

                  • Borrowing powertrains and features from a segment above has made it pretty expensive.
                  • Cabin insulation could have been better.
                  • Turbo-petrol engine option, in Sport mode, feels jerky to drive in traffic.
                  • Rear seats could have had better cushioning and better space

                  Maruti Baleno

                  • AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
                  • Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
                  • Boot loading lip is very high
                  • Not a sporty car to drive

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Maruti Baleno?
                A ) Kia Sonet price starts at ₹8 Lakh & Maruti Baleno price starts at ₹6.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Baleno is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Maruti Baleno?
                A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Baleno is 22.94 kmpl. Maruti Baleno gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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