Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara? 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 Grand Vitara price starts Rs 10.77 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Suzuki Grand Vitara has 1490 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 Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Sonet Vs Suzuki Grand Vitara

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
On Road Price	Rs.15,87,954^*	Rs.22,74,708^*
Mileage (city)	-	25.45 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1490
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Kia Sonet
X-line Turbo DCT
13.80 Lakh^*
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
19.72 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	X-line Turbo DCT	Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,87,954^*	Rs.22,74,708^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.30,912/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.44,296/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.56,265	Rs.85,344
User Rating	4.4 Based on 286 Reviews	4.5 Based on 641 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,130
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Basic Information

Variant

X-line Turbo DCT

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,87,954^*

Rs.22,74,708^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.30,912/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.44,296/month

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Insurance

Rs.56,265

Rs.85,344

User Rating

4.4

Based on 286 Reviews

4.5

Based on 641 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,130

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.0 TGDi	M15D With Strong Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	998	1490
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	118bhp@6000rpm	114bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	172Nm@1500-4000rpm	141Nm@0-3995rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	E-CVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

M15D With Strong Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

998

1490

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118bhp@6000rpm

114bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

172Nm@1500-4000rpm

141Nm@0-3995rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

GDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed DCT

E-CVT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	25.45
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	21.97
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.4	27.97
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

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
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	4345
Width (mm)	1790	1795
Height (mm)	1642	1645
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2600
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1270-1285
Grossweight (kg)	-	1755
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	385	-

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	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	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	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Additional Features	Sunglass Holder more	Sunglass Holder more
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS	ECO \| Normal \|Power
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Front Seats (Passenger View)
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
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	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
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 WhiteOpulent RedSplendid Silver With Black RoofChestnut BrownOpulent Red With BlackGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	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	-	Yes
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	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	215/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	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	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	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	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

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	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	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	-
Additional Features	BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System more	SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System 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 Grand Vitara
- Premium looks: LED headlights, LED DRLs, upright SUV stance, connected tail lamps and 17-inch alloy wheels.
- Good creature comforts with features like ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and rear sun shades.
- Multiple powertrain options: mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, CNG, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.
- Super efficient: Hybrid powertrain returns more than 20kmpl in the real-world.
- Ride comfort: Excellent ride quality on all kinds of surfaces.

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 Grand Vitara
- Misses out on diesel engine offered in rivals like Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
- Boot space: Compromised boot in the hybrid variants can only accommodate medium-sized suitcases and smaller bags.

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Questions & answers

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

A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Suzuki Grand Vitara is 27.97 kmpl. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.

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