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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 9.40 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.17,16,200*Rs.14,10,370*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)9981462
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Kia Sonet vs Maruti Ciaz comparison

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        Kia Sonet
        Kia Sonet
        Rs14.92 Lakh*
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            Maruti Ciaz
            Maruti Ciaz
            Rs12.29 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.17,16,200*
          Rs.14,10,370*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.32,658/month
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          Rs.27,826/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.60,191
          Rs.39,995
          User Rating
          4.5
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          4.5
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          Brochure
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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
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          Turbo Charger
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          Yes
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          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Automatic
          Gearbox
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          7-Speed DCT
          4 Speed
          Drive Type
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          FWD
          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Petrol
          Petrol
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          18.4
          20.04
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          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
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          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          16
          16
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          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
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          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
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          Foldable Rear Seat
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          60:40 Split
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          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
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          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
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          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 Net
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          YesYes
          Battery Saver
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          Yes
          -
          Additional Features
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          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
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          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
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          Drive Modes
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          3
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          Idle Start Stop System
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Sunblind
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          Yes
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          Rear Windscreen Sunblind
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          NoYes
          Drive Mode Types
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          NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
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          Power Windows
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Cup Holders
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          -
          Front & Rear
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          YesYes
          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          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
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          Automatic Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          Yes
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          Interior
          Tachometer
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          YesYes
          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          NoYes
          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          No
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          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Cigarette Lighter
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          No
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          Folding Table In The Rear
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          No
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          Dual Tone Dashboard
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          Yes
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          Additional Features
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          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 Cluster
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          Yes
          Semi
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          10.25
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          Upholstery
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          Leatherette
          Leather
          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet ColorsPearl 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 Colors
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          -
          Yes
          Headlamp Washers
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          No
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          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          No
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          Rear Window Wiper
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          Yes
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          Rear Window Washer
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          Yes
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          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          NoNo
          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
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          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          YesYes
          Chrome Grille
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          Yes
          Chrome Garnish
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          Yes
          Smoke Headlamps
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          No
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          Projector Headlamps
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          Yes
          Halogen Headlamps
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          NoNo
          Roof Rails
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          Yes
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          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          YesYes
          LED Taillights
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          Yes
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          LED Fog Lamps
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          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
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          Front
          Front
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          Glass
          Sunroof
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          Single Pane
          -
          Boot Opening
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          Electronic
          Manual
          Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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          No
          -
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          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
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          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          Yes
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          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          YesYes
          No. of Airbags
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          6
          2
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          Yes
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          Side Airbag Rear
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          No
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          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
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          Traction Control
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          Yes
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          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          Yes
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          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 Device
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          YesYes
          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
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          Knee Airbags
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          No
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          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
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          Hill Assist
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          YesYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          Yes
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          360 View Camera
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          Yes
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          Curtain Airbag
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          Yes
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          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          YesYes
          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          Yes
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          Lane Departure Warning
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          Yes
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          Lane Keep Assist
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          Yes
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          Driver Attention Warning
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          Yes
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          Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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          Yes
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          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          Yes
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          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          Yes
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          Remote Vehicle Status Check
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          Yes
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          Inbuilt Assistant
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          Yes
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          Hinglish Voice Commands
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          Yes
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          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
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          Send POI to Vehicle From App
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          Yes
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          Live Weather
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          Yes
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          E-Call & I-Call
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          Yes
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          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          Yes
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          Google / Alexa Connectivity
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          Yes
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          Save Route/Place
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          Yes
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          SOS Button
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          Yes
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          RSA
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          Yes
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          Remote AC On/Off
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          Yes
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          Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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          Yes
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          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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          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
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          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 ₹ 9.40 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 in New Delhi & The mileage of Ciaz is 20.04 kmpl in New Delhi. Maruti Ciaz gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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