Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Eeco Cargo

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Maruti Suzuki Eeco Cargo? 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 7.41 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Maruti Suzuki Eeco Cargo price starts Rs 5.39 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Suzuki Eeco Cargo 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 Suzuki Eeco Cargo has a mileage of 27.05 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Sonet Vs Suzuki Eeco Cargo

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Maruti Suzuki Eeco Cargo
On Road Price	Rs.15,87,954^*	Rs.5,92,936^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

Kia Sonet
X-line Turbo DCT
13.80 Lakh^*
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Maruti Suzuki Eeco Cargo
STD
5.39 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	X-line Turbo DCT	STD
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,87,954^*	Rs.5,92,936^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,912/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.11,590/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.56,265	Rs.32,584
User Rating	4.4 Based on 286 Reviews	4.5 Based on 13 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

X-line Turbo DCT

STD

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,87,954^*

Rs.5,92,936^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,912/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.11,590/month

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Insurance

Rs.56,265

Rs.32,584

User Rating

4.4

Based on 286 Reviews

4.5

Based on 13 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.0 TGDi	K12N
Displacement (cc)	998	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	118bhp@6000rpm	79.65bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	172Nm@1500-4000rpm	104.4Nm@3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	5 Speed5-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

K12N

Displacement (cc)

998

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118bhp@6000rpm

79.65bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

172Nm@1500-4000rpm

104.4Nm@3000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

GDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Manual

Gearbox

7-Speed DCT

5 Speed5-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.4	20.2
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	32
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	146

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	-
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	146
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	155 R13
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	13

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3675
Width (mm)	1790	1475
Height (mm)	1642	1825
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2750
Front Tread (mm)	-	1520
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1290
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	915
Grossweight (kg)	-	1540
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	160
Seating Capacity	5	2
Boot Space (Litres)	385	540

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder more	Integrated Headrests - Front Row, Reclining Front Seat, Two Speed Windshield Wipers,Sliding Driver Seat more
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	- more	Amber Speedometer illumination Color,Digital Meter Cluster, Audio 1 Din Box + Cover, Both Side Sunvisor, Co-Driver Assist Grip, Molded Roof Lining, New Interior Color, New Color Seats Matching Interior Color, Front Cabin Lamp,Rear Cabin Lamp, Flat Cargo Bed, Floor Carpet(Front) more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlClear WhitePewter OliveMagma Red Aurora Black PearlAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteMagma RedImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+5 MoreSonet Colours	Silky SilverSolid WhiteEeco Cargo Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MinivanAll Minivan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Sunglass holder more	Wheel Centre Cap, Front Mud Flaps, Decal Badging, Covered Cargo Cabin, Door Lock(Driver and Back Door), Lockable Fuel Cap(Petrol) more
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	155 R13
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	13

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	1
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	No	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	2

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	No	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	10.25	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	7	-
Additional Features	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Maruti Suzuki Eeco Cargo?

A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Suzuki Eeco Cargo is 20.2 kmpl. Maruti Suzuki Eeco Cargo gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.

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