Kia Sonet vs Maruti Ignis

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Maruti Ignis? 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 Ignis price starts Rs 5.85 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Ignis 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 Ignis has a mileage of 20.89 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Sonet Vs Ignis

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Maruti Ignis
On Road Price	Rs.17,22,009^*	Rs.9,08,317^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Kia Sonet
Rs15 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ignis
Rs8.12 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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Kia Sonet
X-line Turbo DCT
15 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ignis
Alpha AMT
8.12 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	X-line Turbo DCT	Alpha AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,22,009^*	Rs.9,08,317^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.33,652/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.17,697/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,420	Rs.29,847
User Rating	4.4 Based on 182 Reviews	4.4 Based on 636 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

X-line Turbo DCT

Alpha AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,22,009^*

Rs.9,08,317^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.33,652/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.17,697/month

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Insurance

Rs.50,420

Rs.29,847

User Rating

4.4

Based on 182 Reviews

4.4

Based on 636 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.0 TGDi	VVT
Displacement (cc)	998	1197
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	118bhp@6000rpm	81.80bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	172Nm@1500-4000rpm	113Nm@4200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

VVT

Displacement (cc)

998

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118bhp@6000rpm

81.80bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	23
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.4	20.89
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	32
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.4

20.89

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

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
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3700
Width (mm)	1790	1690
Height (mm)	1642	1595
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2435
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	840-865
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	385	260
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	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
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	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	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
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	Driver & Co- Driver Sun Visor,Chrome Accents on AC Louvers,Meter Accent Lighting,Foot Rest,Parcel Tray,
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSonet Colours	Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver RoofPearl Midnight BlackLucent OrangeSilky SilverTurquoise BlueNexa Blue+5 MoreIgnis Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Headlamp Washers	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	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	Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured ORVMs,Door Sash Black-out,Fender Arch Moulding,Side Sill Moulding,Front Grille With Chrome Accents,Front Wiper and Washer,High-mount LED Stop Lamp,
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
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	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+6 MoreSonet Colours

Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver Roof+5 MoreIgnis Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	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	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	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	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Inbuilt Assistant

Hinglish Voice Commands

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	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	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	2
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	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 Ignis
- Healthy 180mm ground clearance lets you tackle a bit of rough roads.
- Ample cabin space for four occupants. Healthy amount of headroom and legroom on offer.
- High seating position. Gives a commanding view of the road ahead.

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 Ignis
- Quality of plastic used inside the cabin are slightly hard. The light white colour is likely to get dirt easily too.
- Centre console of mid-spec variants (without touchscreen) looks a bit awkward.

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Questions & answers

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

A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Ignis is 20.89 kmpl. Maruti Ignis gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.

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