Maruti Suzuki Fronx Vs Kia Sonet comparison

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₹ 6.85 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx Vs Kia Sonet Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Fronx Vs Sonet on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Fronx Vs Sonet – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Kia Sonet in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.3 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 13.65 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Kia Sonet costs ₹ 8.98 Lakh, whereas the Kia Sonet Diesel top-end costs ₹ 14.09 Lakh. On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki Fronx price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 6.85 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 11.98 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Petrol+CNG model of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx costs ₹ 7.79 Lakh, whereas the Petrol+CNG top-end of Maruti Suzuki Fronx comes with a price tag of ₹ 8.59 Lakh.

Summary	Maruti Suzuki Fronx	Kia Sonet
Price	₹ 6.85 Lakh	₹ 7.3 Lakh
Manufacturer	Maruti Suzuki	Kia
Body Type	Crossover	SUV
Mileage	21.80 KM/L	18.40 KM/L
Power	88 bhp@ 6000 rpm bhp	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp
Engine	1197 CC	1197 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Fronx Vs Sonet – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kia Sonet base Petrol engine returns 18 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 19 KM/L. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx base Petrol returns 20 KM/L, whereas its base Petrol+CNG counterpart gives 29 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

Fronx Vs Sonet – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kia Sonet gets 2 Petrol 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm bhp engines and 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Maruti Suzuki Fronx comes in 3 Petrol 88 bhp@ 6000 rpm, 99 bhp@ 5,500 rpm bhp engines and 78 bhp@ 6000 rpm bhp Petrol+CNG engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	1.2 L K-Series	Smartstream G 1.2
Displacement (CC)	1197 CC	1197 CC
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Power	88 bhp@ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Top Speed	170	160
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	12.5	13.5
No. of gears	5	5
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	3995 mm	3995 mm
Width	1765 mm	1790 mm
Height	1550 mm	1642 mm
Wheelbase	2520 mm	2500 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm	205 mm
Kerb Weight	965 KG	1035 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	308 L	392 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	2
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	37.0	45.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	21.80 KM/L	18.40 KM/L
Mileage - City	20.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	22.00 KM/L	20.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle With Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Steering Adjustability	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial
Front Tyre Size	195/60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre Size	195/60 R16	195 / 65 R15
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	185/65 R15	215/60 R16

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual	Manual
Front AC	Yes	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	No	Yes
Third Row AC Zone	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shift	No	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Remote Engine Start	No	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Steering Mounted Audio	No	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	No	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	No	No
Adjustable Front Headrest		-
Adjustable ORVM		-
Cooled Glovebox		-
Integrated Rear Neck Rest		-
One Shot Down On Driver Side Window		-
Vanity Mirror on Co-Driver Side		-
Air Conditioner – Rear AC Vents	-
Battery Saver	-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Armrest	No	Yes
Front Armrest	No	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Headrests	Front And Rear	Front & Rear
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Seat Memory Function	No	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	No
Lane Assist	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Auto Emergency Braking	No	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	Rear Camera With Guidelines	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	No	No
Corner Stability Control		-
Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror		-
Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Reminder		-
Follow-me Home Headlamps		-
Front Seat Belt with Pre-Tensioners & Load-Limiters		-
Puncture Repair Kit		-
Rear Defogger		-
Speed Dependent Auto Door Locks		-
Front Seat Belts with Pretensioner & Load Limiter	-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	-
Inside door handle override	-
Speed Sensing Door Lock	-
Tyre Pressure Monitor System	-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	Yes
Turn Indicators on ORVM	No	Yes
Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Ambient Lighting	No	Yes
Automatic High Beam Assist	No	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Lights	No	No
Cabin Lamps	Front And Rear	Yes

Exterior Features

Sunroof	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Chrome Accents	Yes	Yes
ORVM Adjustments	Electric	Electric
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Skid Plates	Yes	Yes
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Semi-Digital	4.2" MID
Trip Meter	Semi-Digital	Yes
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analog	Digital
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Display Size	9 Inches	8 Inch
Audio System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	4 Speakers
Tweeters	No	No
Subwoofer	No	No
GPS Navigation	Yes	No
Voice Commands	Yes	No
Smartphone Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	No
Radio	Yes	Yes
17.78 cm Touchscreen Infotainment by Harman		-
7- Touch Screen Infotainement		-
Android AutoTM & Apple CarPlayTM Connectivity		-

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	No	Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	No	No
Geofencing	No	No
Digital Key	No	No
AI Voice Assistance	No	No
Auto Park Assist	No	No
Autonomous Driving Level	Level 1	No
SOS Button	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	2 Years	3 Years Unlimited KM
Type Manufacturer Warranty	2 Years / 40,000 Km	3 Yrs / 1 Lakh Km

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