Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 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 Ertiga is available at ₹879,999, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes with a 1462 cc unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 75.8 kW @6000 RPM and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.51 km/l (Petrol MT) 20.30 km/l (Petrol AT) 26.11 km/kg (CNG) for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 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 | — |
| Displacement | 1462 cc | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5-litre K15C Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine (Smart Hybrid) | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres (Petrol) 60 litres (CNG cylinder water capacity) | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5/6-speed Manual | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 20.51 km/l (Petrol MT) 20.30 km/l (Petrol AT) 26.11 km/kg (CNG) | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 75.8 kW @6000 RPM | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 139.0 Nm@4300 RPM | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 209 l | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1760 - 1820 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1175 -1275 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4435 1735 1690 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2740mm | 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 with Multi-Information Display (MID) | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Pro 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 (2nd row) | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (Dual-tone on higher variants) | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 4-speaker audio system | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Front & Rear USB Ports | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Projector Halogen | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/65 R15 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (standard) | 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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Arctic WhitePrime Oxford BlueMagma GreyAuburn RedPearl Metallic Dignity BrownSplendid SilverBluish Black | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
