Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 Swift is priced at ₹578,900. 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 Swift's 1197 cc, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 82 PS @ 5700 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) for the Maruti Suzuki Swift. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1197 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 | Z12E with ISS |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 37 Petrol CNG: 55 (Water Filling Capacity) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol with CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) |
| 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) | 82 PS @ 5700 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) | 112 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Manual/ Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | 265 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1355 - 1425 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | 163 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 920 - 990 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | Length 3860 mm Width1735 mm Height 1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Steering |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch Touchscreen SmartPlay Studio |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes (select variants) |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | 4-Speaker Audio System |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs (select variants) |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Halogen Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes (higher variants) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 165/80 R14 (lower variants), 185/65 R15 (higher variants) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | Dual Front Airbags (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes (AMT variants) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes (select variants) |
| 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 | Sizzling RedLuster BlueMagma GreyNovel OrangeSplendid SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackPearl Arctic White with Bluish BlackLuster Blue with Bluish BlackSizzling Red with Bluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
