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