Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and the Kia Sonet side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is available at ₹625,600, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire comes with a 1197 CC unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 66 kW / 81.58 Ps @5700 RPM and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 25 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire versus 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet. 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 | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Z12E | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l CNG: 55 l | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 25 kmpl | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 66 kW / 81.58 Ps @5700 RPM | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 111.7 Nm @4300 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 382 l | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1375 - 1435 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 920 - 1025 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | Length: 3995 mm Width: 1735 mm Height: 1525 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Display | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 4-Speaker Audio System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| 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 | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Halogen Projector | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger (Wiper not available) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/65 R15 (Alloy) 165/80 R14 (Steel) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy or Steel | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Gallant RedAlluring BlueNutmeg Brown #756865 Pearl Arctic WhiteSplendid SilverMagma GreyBluish Black | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
