Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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 S-Presso is priced at ₹349,900. 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 S-Presso's 998 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 49 kW @5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 27 litres (Petrol) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 3 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 49 kW @5500 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) | 89 Nm (Petrol) / 82 Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | 5 MT/AGS |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | — | VXi+ (O) MT N/A |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 240 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1170 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | Petrol: 795–835 kg, CNG: 834 - 854 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 3,565 mm / 1,520 mm / 1,565 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2,380 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Yes (Tilt) |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen (higher variants) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes( VXi and VXi+(O) |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front Power Windows |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 2-Speaker Audio System |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes (Design Element) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Halogen Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual Front Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | Solid Fire RedSolid Sizzle OrangePearl Starry BlueMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
