Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Maruti Suzuki Eeco side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Sonet is available at ₹884,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Eeco is priced at ₹520,900. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Eeco's 1197 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Eeco. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 12V lead-acid battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | K12N |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | Petrol: 32 litres CNG: 65 litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-speed manual |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 19.71 km/l CNG: ~26.78 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 4 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 52.7 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 105.5/3000 |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 275 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1,510–1,540 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 940–1,085 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 3,675 mm / 1,475 mm / 1,825 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 - 6( Higher Variant) |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2,350 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Manual air conditioning (select variants) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Analog instrument cluster with digital MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Basic audio system (select variants) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front only (select variants) |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 2 speakers |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes (passenger variants) |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Halogen |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 155 R13 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Bluish BlackMetallic Glistening GreySolid WhiteMetallic Brisk BlueMetallic Silky Silver |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
