Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Maruti Suzuki FRONX? 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 7.33 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Maruti Suzuki FRONX price starts Rs 6.85 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Suzuki FRONX 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 FRONX has a mileage of 28.51 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Sonet Vs Suzuki FRONX

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Maruti Suzuki FRONX
On Road Price	Rs.15,87,954^*	Rs.13,79,554^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Kia Sonet
X-line Turbo DCT
13.80 Lakh^*
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Maruti Suzuki FRONX
Alpha Turbo DT AT
11.98 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	X-line Turbo DCT	Alpha Turbo DT AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,87,954^*	Rs.13,79,554^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,912/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.27,027/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.56,265	Rs.49,885
User Rating	4.4 Based on 284 Reviews	4.5 Based on 784 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

X-line Turbo DCT

Alpha Turbo DT AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,87,954^*

Rs.13,79,554^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,912/month

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Rs.27,027/month

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Insurance

Rs.56,265

Rs.49,885

User Rating

4.4

Based on 284 Reviews

4.5

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.0 TGDi	1.0L Turbo Boosterjet
Displacement (cc)	998	998
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	118bhp@6000rpm	98.69bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	172Nm@1500-4000rpm	147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

1.0L Turbo Boosterjet

Displacement (cc)

998

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118bhp@6000rpm

98.69bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

172Nm@1500-4000rpm

147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

GDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed DCT

6-Speed AT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.4	20.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.9
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3995
Width (mm)	1790	1765
Height (mm)	1642	1550
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2520
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1055-1060
Grossweight (kg)	-	1480
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	385	308

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

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	- more	Rear Parcel Tray more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
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	Arctic WhiteEarthen Brown With Bluish Black RoofOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofSplendid Silver With Black RoofGrandeur GreyEarthen BrownBluish BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreFRONX Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Sunglass holder more	- more
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

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

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	No
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	-	No
Speed Assist System	-	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	No	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	No
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	No
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	No
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	No

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	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	No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	7	4
Additional Features	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more	ARKAMYS Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Wireless) more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Sonet
- Design: Striking styling with sharp LED headlights, snazzy alloy wheel designs, and Matte Graphite shade
- Strong feature package: Dual 10.25-inch screens, 4-way powered driver seat, ventilated front seats and rear sun shades
- Powertrain options: 3 engines, including diesel and 5 transmission options to choose from
Maruti Suzuki FRONX
- Attractive styling: Looks muscular, but also sporty with its sloping roofline.
- Spacious and practical cabin: Good storage spaces and space for four adults.
- Multiple powertrains: Offer a choice between smooth and exciting petrol engines.
- Covers the basics: Keyless entry, climate control, steering mounted controls, and cruise control.
- Plush ride: Good comfort over regular, bad or even rough roads.
- 190mm ground clearance boosts confidence in new drivers.
- Easy to drive in the city and stable at high speeds.

Kia Sonet
- Rear seat experience: Limited space for tall adults
- Misses few features compared to segment: Panoramic sunroof, rear seat ventilation and Level-2 ADAS
Maruti Suzuki FRONX
- Rear seat headroom: Sloping roofline limits space for tall passengers.
- No diesel engine option — available with Venue, Nexon and Sonet.
- Misses out on a few feel-good features: sunroof, leatherette upholstery, ventilated seats.

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Questions & answers

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

A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Suzuki FRONX is 20.01 kmpl. Maruti Suzuki FRONX gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.

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