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    Kia Sonet vs Maruti Ertiga

    Should you buy Kia Sonet or Maruti Ertiga? 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 Ertiga price starts Rs 8.84 Lakh ex-showroom for Lxi (O) (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Ertiga 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 Ertiga has a mileage of 26.11 km/kg (Petrol top model).

    Sonet Vs Ertiga

    Key HighlightsKia SonetMaruti Ertiga
    On Road PriceRs.17,17,909*Rs.14,99,885*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)9981462
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Kia Sonet vs Maruti Ertiga comparison

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          Kia Sonet
          Kia Sonet
            Rs15 Lakh*
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                Maruti Ertiga
                Maruti Ertiga
                  Rs13.13 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.17,17,909*
                Rs.14,99,885*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.33,586/month
                Get EMI Offers
                Rs.29,031/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.50,420
                Rs.35,940
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on 173 Reviews
                4.5
                Based on 743 Reviews
                Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)
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                Rs.5,192.6
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
                K15C Smart Hybrid
                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
                101.64bhp@6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                172Nm@1500-4000rpm
                139Nm@4300rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                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
                6-Speed
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                18.4
                20.3
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                45
                45
                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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                -
                5.2
                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Drum
                Tyre Size
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                215/60 R16
                185/65 R15
                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)
                16
                15
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                16
                15
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                3995
                4395
                Width (mm)
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                1790
                1735
                Height (mm)
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                1642
                1690
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2500
                2740
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                1150-1205
                Grossweight (kg)
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                1785
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                7
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                385
                209
                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
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                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                Yes
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                Vanity Mirror
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                Yes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Adjustable
                Yes
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                -
                Yes
                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
                -
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                60:40 Split
                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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                Yes
                -
                Paddle Shifters
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                YesYes
                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                -
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                Yes
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                No
                -
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                NoNo
                Luggage Hook And NetYes
                -
                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
                MID With Coloured TFT, Digital Clock, Outside Temperature Gauge, Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous and Avg), Headlamp On Warning, Air Cooled Twin Cup Holders (Console), Power Socket (12V) 2nd Row, 2nd Row Smart Phone Storage Space, Power Socket (12V) 3rd Row, Retractable ORVMs (Key Operated),Coin/Ticket Holder (Driver Side), Foot rest, Suzuki connect(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Stolen Vehicle Notification and Tracking, Time Fence, Trip Suary, , Driving Behaviour, Share Trip History, Area Guidance Around Destination, Vehicle location Sharing, Overspeed, AC Idling, Trip (Start & End), Low Fuel & Low Range, Dashboard View, Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Battery Health), Distance to Empty
                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
                -
                Idle Start Stop SystemYesYes
                Rear Window SunblindYes
                -
                Rear Windscreen SunblindNo
                -
                Drive Mode Types
                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
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                Power Windows
                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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                YesYes
                Interior
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                Steering WheelKia Sonet Steering WheelMaruti Ertiga Steering Wheel
                DashBoardKia Sonet DashBoardMaruti Ertiga DashBoard
                Instrument ClusterKia Sonet Instrument ClusterMaruti Ertiga Instrument Cluster
                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
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                Digital Odometer
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                Yes
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                No
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                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                YesYes
                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
                Sculpted Dashboard with Metallic Teak-Wooden Finish, Metallic Teak-Wooden Finish on Door Trims (Front),3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats with Recline function, Flexible luggage space with Flat Fold (3rd Row), Plush Dual-Tone Seat Fabric, Front Seat Back Pockets, Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder, Dazzle Chrome Tipped Parking Brake Lever, Gear Shift Knob with Dazzle Chrome Finish, Split Type Luggage Board
                Digital ClusterYes
                Semi
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                10.25
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                Upholstery
                Leatherette
                Fabric
                Exterior
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                WheelKia Sonet WheelMaruti Ertiga Wheel
                TaillightKia Sonet TaillightMaruti Ertiga Taillight
                Front Left SideKia Sonet Front Left SideMaruti Ertiga 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 Metallic Dignity BrownPearl Metallic Arctic WhitePearl Midnight BlackPrime Oxford BlueMagma GreyAuburn RedSplendid Silver+2 MoreErtiga Colours
                Body Type
                Headlamp Washers
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                No
                -
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                No
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                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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                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 AntennaYesYes
                Chrome Grille
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                Yes
                Smoke HeadlampsNo
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                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
                Halogen HeadlampsNoYes
                Roof Rails
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                Yes
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                LED DRLs
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                Yes
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                LED Headlamps
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                Yes
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                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                Yes
                -
                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
                3D Origami Style LED Tail Lamps, Dynamic Chrome Winged Front Grille, Floating Type Roof Design in Rear, New Back Door Garnish with Chrome Insert, Chrome Plated Door Handles,Body Coloured ORVMs
                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
                -
                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
                185/65 R15
                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 AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                Yes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                4
                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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                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
                -
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                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
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                Yes
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                Yes
                -
                Geo Fence Alert
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                Yes
                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 LocationYesYes
                Remote Immobiliser
                -
                Yes
                Remote Vehicle Status CheckYes
                -
                Inbuilt AssistantYes
                -
                Hinglish Voice CommandsYes
                -
                Navigation With Live TrafficYes
                -
                Send POI to Vehicle From AppYes
                -
                Live WeatherYes
                -
                E-Call & I-CallYesNo
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes
                -
                Google / Alexa ConnectivityYesYes
                Save Route/PlaceYes
                -
                SOS ButtonYes
                -
                RSAYes
                -
                Tow Away Alert
                -
                Yes
                Smartwatch App
                -
                Yes
                Valet Mode
                -
                Yes
                Remote AC On/OffYesYes
                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYesYes
                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
                SmartPlay Pro Touch Screen Infotainment System, Premium Sound System, Wireless android auto & apple carplay
                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 Ertiga

                  • Comfortable 7-seater family car
                  • Lots of practical storage
                  • High fuel efficiency
                  • Available with CNG as well
                • 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 Ertiga

                  • No diesel engine option
                  • Boot space behind third row is limited
                  • Missing premium features like a sunroof and digital instrument cluster
                  • No tumble and fold function for the second row
                  • No 6 airbags

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Sonet and Maruti Ertiga?
                A ) Kia Sonet price starts at ₹8 Lakh & Maruti Ertiga price starts at ₹8.84 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Sonet and Maruti Ertiga?
                A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Ertiga is 20.3 kmpl. Maruti Ertiga gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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