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    Kia Sonet vs Maruti Ciaz

    Should you buy Kia Sonet or Maruti Ciaz? 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 Ciaz price starts Rs 9.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Ciaz has 1462 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 Ciaz has a mileage of 20.65 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Sonet Vs Ciaz

    Key HighlightsKia SonetMaruti Ciaz
    On Road PriceRs.17,17,909*Rs.14,06,837*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)9981462
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Sonet vs Maruti Ciaz comparison

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          Kia Sonet
          Kia Sonet
            Rs15 Lakh*
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                Maruti Ciaz
                Maruti Ciaz
                  Rs12.31 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.17,17,909*
                Rs.14,06,837*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.33,586/month
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                Rs.27,135/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.50,420
                Rs.34,797
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 173 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
                K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
                Displacement (cc)
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                998
                1462
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                118bhp@6000rpm
                103.25bhp@6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                172Nm@1500-4000rpm
                138Nm@4400rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Valve Configuration
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                -
                DOHC
                Fuel Supply System
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                GDi
                -
                Turbo Charger
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                Yes
                -
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                7-Speed DCT
                4 Speed
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                18.4
                20.04
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                45
                43
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                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
                Power
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
                Tilt
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                -
                5.4
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Ventilated Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Drum
                Tyre Size
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                215/60 R16
                195/55 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Radial Tubeless
                Tubeless, Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
                -
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                16
                16
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                16
                16
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                3995
                4490
                Width (mm)
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                1790
                1730
                Height (mm)
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                1642
                1485
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2500
                2650
                Grossweight (kg)
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                -
                1530
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                385
                510
                No. of Doors
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                5
                4
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                YesYes
                Air Quality Control
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                YesYes
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                YesYes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Adjustable
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                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Active Noise Cancellation
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                No
                -
                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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                Yes
                -
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                60:40 Split
                -
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                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
                -
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                No
                -
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                NoNo
                Luggage Hook And NetYesYes
                Battery Saver
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                Yes
                -
                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
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                Massage Seats
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                No
                -
                Memory Function Seats
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                No
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                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
                Driver's Window
                Autonomous Parking
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                No
                -
                Drive Modes
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                3
                -
                Idle Start Stop SystemYesYes
                Rear Window SunblindYes
                -
                Rear Windscreen SunblindNoYes
                Drive Mode Types
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
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                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                -
                Front & Rear
                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                YesYes
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                Yes
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                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                -
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                Yes
                -
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelNoYes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorNo
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                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Cigarette LighterNo
                -
                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
                Chrome Garnish (Steering Wheel, Inside Door Handles,AC Louvers Knob, Parking Brake Lever),Eco Illumination,Wooden Finish on I/P & Door Garnish,Satin Finish on AC Louvers (Front&Rear),Chrome Finish on Floor Console,Rear Centre Armrest (With Cup Holders),Footwell Lamps(Driver,Passenger),Sunglass Holder,
                Digital ClusterYes
                Semi
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                10.25
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                Upholstery
                Leatherette
                Leather
                Exterior
                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 WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Midnight BlackGrandeur Grey With BlackGrandeur GreyPearl Metallic Dignity Brown With BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreCiaz Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable Headlamps
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                Yes
                Headlamp Washers
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                No
                -
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                No
                -
                Rear Window Wiper
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                Yes
                -
                Rear Window Washer
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                Yes
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                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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                Yes
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                Sun Roof
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                Yes
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                Side Stepper
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                No
                -
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated AntennaYesYes
                Chrome Grille
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                -
                Yes
                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
                Smoke HeadlampsNo
                -
                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
                Halogen HeadlampsNoNo
                Roof Rails
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                Yes
                -
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                Yes
                -
                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
                Dual Tone Exterior,Split Rear Combination LampsLED Rear Combination Lamps,Chrome Accents on Front Grille,Trunk Lid Chrome Garnish,Door Beltline Garnish,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles(Chrome),Front Fog Lamp Ornament(Chrome),Rear Reflector Ornament(Chrome),
                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                Glass
                Sunroof
                Single Pane
                -
                Boot Opening
                Electronic
                Manual
                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorNo
                -
                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
                Tubeless, Radial
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
                -
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake AssistYes
                -
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                2
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYes
                -
                Side Airbag RearNo
                -
                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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                Yes
                -
                Traction ControlYes
                -
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                Yes
                -
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                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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                Yes
                -
                Knee Airbags
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                No
                -
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                No
                -
                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                Yes
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                Hill Descent Control
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                No
                -
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYes
                -
                360 View Camera
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                Yes
                -
                Curtain AirbagYes
                -
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYes
                -
                Lane Departure WarningYes
                -
                Lane Keep AssistYes
                -
                Driver Attention WarningYes
                -
                Leading Vehicle Departure AlertYes
                -
                Adaptive High Beam AssistYes
                -
                Advance Internet
                Live LocationYes
                -
                Remote Vehicle Status CheckYes
                -
                Inbuilt AssistantYes
                -
                Hinglish Voice CommandsYes
                -
                Navigation With Live TrafficYes
                -
                Send POI to Vehicle From AppYes
                -
                Live WeatherYes
                -
                E-Call & I-CallYes
                -
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes
                -
                Google / Alexa ConnectivityYes
                -
                Save Route/PlaceYes
                -
                SOS ButtonYes
                -
                RSAYes
                -
                Remote AC On/OffYes
                -
                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYes
                -
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                Yes
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                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                10.25
                7
                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
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                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 Ciaz

                  • Space. A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
                  • Fuel efficiency. Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
                  • Well-equipped lower variants. You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience
                  • Value for money. Aggressive pricing undercuts most of its competition
                • 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 Ciaz

                  • Misses out on a few good to have features such as a sunroof, six airbags, etc
                  • Automatic is an old 4-speed torque converter.

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Maruti Ciaz?
                A ) Kia Sonet price starts at ₹8 Lakh & Maruti Ciaz price starts at ₹9.41 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Maruti Ciaz?
                A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Ciaz is 20.04 kmpl. Maruti Ciaz gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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