Kia Sonet vs Maruti Jimny

Should you buy Kia Sonet or Maruti Jimny? 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 Jimny price starts Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol). Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Jimny 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 Jimny has a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Sonet Vs Jimny

Key Highlights	Kia Sonet	Maruti Jimny
On Road Price	Rs.17,22,009^*	Rs.17,12,260^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1462
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Kia Sonet
Rs15 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Rs14.96 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
X-line Turbo DCT
15 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Alpha Dual Tone AT
14.96 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	X-line Turbo DCT	Alpha Dual Tone AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,22,009^*	Rs.17,12,260^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.33,652/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.33,156/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.50,420	Rs.41,515
User Rating	4.4 Based on 183 Reviews	4.5 Based on 390 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

X-line Turbo DCT

Alpha Dual Tone AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,22,009^*

Rs.17,12,260^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.33,652/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.33,156/month

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Insurance

Rs.50,420

Rs.41,515

User Rating

4.4

Based on 183 Reviews

4.5

Based on 390 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.0 TGDi	K15B
Displacement (cc)	998	1462
No. of Cylinders	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	118bhp@6000rpm	103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	172Nm@1500-4000rpm	134.2Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	GDi	Multipoint Injection
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	4-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

K15B

Displacement (cc)

998

1462

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

118bhp@6000rpm

103bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.4	16.39
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	40
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	155
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.4

16.39

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Multi link suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	155
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	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

Multi link suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3995	3985
Width (mm)	1790	1645
Height (mm)	1642	1720
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	2590
Front Tread (mm)	-	1395
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1405
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1205
Grossweight (kg)	-	1545
Approach Angle	-	36°
Break Over Angle	-	24°
Departure Angle	-	46°
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	385	211
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	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	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	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	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	Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks
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	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	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	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	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	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
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	Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Headlamp Washers	No	Yes
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	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	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 Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/60 R16	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+6 MoreSonet Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling Red+2 MoreJimny Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	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	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	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	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

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	-
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	-
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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	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	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	-
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 Jimny
- Looks quirky with its upright stance, compact dimensions and fun colours
- Spacious for four people
- Ride comfort is well-tuned for city duties despite being a capable off-roader
- Lightweight and amateur-friendly off-roader that'll keep seasoned off-road drivers happy too
- Boot space is usable for suitcases even with all seats up

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 Jimny
- Lacks cabin practicality like storage spaces and bottle holders
- Engine performance is underwhelming with a full load

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Jimny comparison with similar cars

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Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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Rs.11.50 - 17.62 Lakh^*
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Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) The mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl & the mileage of Jimny is 16.39 kmpl. Kia Sonet gives better mileage than Maruti Jimny.

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