Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 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 Fronx is available at ₹684,998, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx comes with a 1197 cc (1.2L) unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 73.6 kW@5500rpm and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 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 | 1197 cc (1.2L) | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2 L K-Series (Petrol) | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol+CNG | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT, 5-Speed AMT, 6-Speed AT | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (1.2L) / 3 (1.0L Turbo) | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 73.6 kW@5500rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 147.6@2000 | 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 | 308 litres | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 965–1060 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | Length: 3995 mm • Width: 1765 mm • Height: 1550 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | Analog with MID / Digital (variant-wise) | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 9-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 |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes (select variants) | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette (variant-wise) | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 6-speaker premium audio | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED (higher variants) | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | LED Projector | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 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 | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueOpulent RedArctic WhiteEarthen BrownSplendid SilverGrandeur GreyBluish BlackEarthen Brown with Bluish Black RoofSplendid Silver with Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red + Black | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
