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    Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet

    Should you buy Maruti Ciaz or Kia Sonet? 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. Maruti Ciaz price starts at Rs 9.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Ciaz has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Ciaz has a mileage of 20.65 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    Ciaz Vs Sonet

    Key HighlightsMaruti CiazKia Sonet
    On Road PriceRs.14,06,837*Rs.17,17,909*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)1462998
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    Maruti Ciaz vs Kia Sonet comparison

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          Maruti Ciaz
          Maruti Ciaz
            Rs12.31 Lakh*
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                Kia Sonet
                Kia Sonet
                  Rs15 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.14,06,837*
                Rs.17,17,909*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.27,135/month
                Get EMI Offers
                Rs.33,586/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.34,797
                Rs.50,420
                User Rating
                4.5
                Based on 736 Reviews
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                Based on 173 Reviews
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
                Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
                Displacement (cc)
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                1462
                998
                No. of Cylinders
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                103.25bhp@6000rpm
                118bhp@6000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                138Nm@4400rpm
                172Nm@1500-4000rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                4
                4
                Valve Configuration
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                DOHC
                -
                Fuel Supply System
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                -
                GDi
                Turbo Charger
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                -
                Yes
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                4 Speed
                7-Speed DCT
                Drive Type
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                FWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                20.04
                18.4
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                43
                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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                Power
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt
                Tilt
                Turning Radius (Metres)
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                5.4
                -
                Front Brake Type
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                Ventilated Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Drum
                Disc
                Tyre Size
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                195/55 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless, Radial
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                16
                16
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                16
                16
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                4490
                3995
                Width (mm)
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                1730
                1790
                Height (mm)
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                1485
                1642
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                2650
                2500
                Grossweight (kg)
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                1530
                -
                Seating Capacity
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                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                510
                385
                No. of Doors
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                4
                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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                YesYes
                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Trunk Light
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                YesYes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                -
                Adjustable
                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Active Noise Cancellation
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                -
                No
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Rear
                Front & Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                -
                Yes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                -
                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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                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
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                -
                Yes
                USB Charger
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                -
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                -
                No
                Gear Shift Indicator
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                NoNo
                Luggage Hook And NetYesYes
                Battery Saver
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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
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                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
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                -
                No
                Memory Function Seats
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                -
                No
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                Driver's Window
                All
                Autonomous Parking
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                -
                No
                Drive Modes
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                -
                3
                Idle Start Stop SystemYesYes
                Rear Window Sunblind
                -
                Yes
                Rear Windscreen SunblindYesNo
                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Cup Holders
                Front & Rear
                -
                Drive Mode Types
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                NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
                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
                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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                -
                Yes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesNo
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
                -
                No
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Cigarette Lighter
                -
                No
                Folding Table In The Rear
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                -
                No
                Dual Tone Dashboard
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                -
                Yes
                Additional Features
                Chrome Garnish (Steering Wheel, Inside Door Handles,AC Louvers Knob, Parking Brake Lever),Eco Illumination,Wooden Finish on I/P & Door Garnish,Satin Finish on AC Louvers (Front&Rear),Chrome Finish on Floor Console,Rear Centre Armrest (With Cup Holders),Footwell Lamps(Driver,Passenger),Sunglass Holder,
                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
                Semi
                Yes
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                -
                10.25
                Upholstery
                Leather
                Leatherette
                Exterior
                Available ColoursPearl Arctic WhitePearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Midnight BlackGrandeur Grey With BlackGrandeur GreyPearl Metallic Dignity Brown With BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreCiaz ColoursGlacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYes
                -
                Headlamp Washers
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                -
                No
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                -
                No
                Rear Window Wiper
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Window Washer
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNoNo
                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Tinted Glass
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                -
                Yes
                Rear Spoiler
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                -
                Yes
                Sun Roof
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                -
                Yes
                Side Stepper
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                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated AntennaYesYes
                Chrome Grille
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                Yes
                -
                Chrome Garnish
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                Yes
                -
                Smoke Headlamps
                -
                No
                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
                -
                Halogen HeadlampsNoNo
                Roof Rails
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                -
                Yes
                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                -
                Yes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                YesYes
                Additional Features
                Dual Tone Exterior,Split Rear Combination LampsLED Rear Combination Lamps,Chrome Accents on Front Grille,Trunk Lid Chrome Garnish,Door Beltline Garnish,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles(Chrome),Front Fog Lamp Ornament(Chrome),Rear Reflector Ornament(Chrome),
                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
                Fog Lights
                Front
                Front
                Antenna
                Glass
                Shark Fin
                Sunroof
                -
                Single Pane
                Boot Opening
                Manual
                Electronic
                Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
                -
                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
                Powered & Folding
                Tyre Size
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                195/55 R16
                215/60 R16
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless, Radial
                Radial Tubeless
                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                -
                No
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake Assist
                -
                Yes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                2
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side Airbag
                -
                Yes
                Side Airbag Rear
                -
                No
                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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                -
                Yes
                Traction Control
                -
                Yes
                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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                Driver
                All Windows
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                -
                Yes
                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
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                -
                Yes
                Hill Descent Control
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                -
                No
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
                -
                Yes
                360 View Camera
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                -
                Yes
                Curtain Airbag
                -
                Yes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                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
                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
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Integrated 2DIN Audio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                -
                Yes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                7
                10.25
                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
                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
                • Maruti Ciaz

                  • Space. A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
                  • Fuel efficiency. Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
                  • Well-equipped lower variants. You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience
                  • Value for money. Aggressive pricing undercuts most of its competition

                  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 Ciaz

                  • Misses out on a few good to have features such as a sunroof, six airbags, etc
                  • Automatic is an old 4-speed torque converter.

                  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

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                Questions & answers

                Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Ciaz and Kia Sonet?
                A ) Maruti Ciaz price starts at ₹9.41 Lakh & Kia Sonet price starts at ₹8 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.
                Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Ciaz and Kia Sonet?
                A ) The mileage of Ciaz is 20.04 kmpl & the mileage of Sonet is 18.4 kmpl. Maruti Ciaz gives better mileage than Kia Sonet.
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