Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Autocar India
Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet

Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT

14.27 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
998 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

115.6 hp at 4000 rpm
100.06 hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
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Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

18.6 kmpl
20.01 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

13.8 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

18.8 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
37 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

16.3 kmpl
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0-100kph

12.1 s
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20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.42 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.7 s
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User Reported Mileage

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19.55 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R16
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

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4.9 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1790 mm
1765 mm

Height

1642 mm
1550 mm

Wheelbase

2500 mm
2520 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
–

Kerb Weight

None kg
1055-1060 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
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Boot Capacity

385 litres
308 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Door Pockets

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bottle Holder in Doors

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Cabin Boot Access

Comfort Headrest

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Cooled Cup Holders

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Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

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Heated ORVM

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Cup Holders

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Roof Grab Handles

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Accessory Power Outlet

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Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Rear Window Sun Shades

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Reading Lamp

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Rear Parcel Tray

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Glove Box

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Front Seatback Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Sunglass Holder

Trunk Light

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

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Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Door Ajar Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Speed Assist System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

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Curtain Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
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Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Dual Tone Horn

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Driver Attention Warning

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Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Road Departure Mitigation System

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Boot Open Warning

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Seat Belt Warning

Dashcam

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Heads Up Display

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti Theft Alarm

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Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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High Beam Assist

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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LED DRLs

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

LED headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

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Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Antenna

Shark Fin

Stop Lamp

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Spoiler

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

Sequential Turn Indicators

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Roof Rails

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Soft Touch Door Trim

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Ottoman Seats

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
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Front USB port

Type A and Type C
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Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

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Branded Music System

Bose

CD Player

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

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USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

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6

Connected Car Features

Location Based Services

–

Emergency Call Button

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Find My Car

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Alexa Compatibility

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

App Details

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

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Home to Car Connectivity

–

Low Battery Warning

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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Check Vehicle Status via App

SOS Button

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Summon Mode

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Over the air (OTA) updates

Service Reminder Via App

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Phone App

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Tow Away Alert

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Smart Drive Information

–

Auto Crash Alert

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Digital Key

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Questions you may find useful

•1w

I currently drive a Hyundai i10 CNG, with daily running of around 6 km in Gurgaon city traffic and a monthly highway drive of around 200 km. I am now planning to upgrade my car, with an on-road budget of Rs. 12 lakh for a petrol sub-4-metre SUV, up to Rs. 14 lakh for a petrol midsize SUV, and Rs. 15 lakh for an EV. I live in a rented apartment on the second floor, so I am apprehensive about getting an EV. I prefer an EV, but installing a charger could be complicated due to the sanctioned load. My running could increase to nearly 800 km per month in the future. My key priorities are: - Good suspension and ride comfort, as I have a back problem - Decent fuel efficiency in heavy city traffic - Low to medium maintenance costs - Auto hold and ventilated seats would be good to have I sometimes consider buying a manual, but I mostly prefer an automatic. I am currently considering the Maruti Brezza, Baleno AMT, Fronx AMT/AT, Sonet iMT, Exter AMT, and even the upcoming Inster, VF3, and Bayon. I am open to other suggestions as well. Note: I had a bad driving experience with the Punch AMT, as it caused back fatigue.

•9w

Hi Team, Please help me choose the right car. I am planning to buy a car with a budget of around Rs. 11-12.5 lakh (on-road price in Delhi NCR). I need an automatic car, and my monthly running will be approximately 600 km, mainly in city traffic, especially on the Delhi-Gurgaon peak traffic stretch. I prefer to keep my cars for a longer period and will be upgrading from a Hyundai i20 manual. Based on my requirements, please suggest the best option among the following: Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi AT - Rs. 11.9 lakh on-road Kia Sonet DCT HTK(O) - Rs. 11.2 lakh Maruti Suzuki Fronx Delta Plus AMT - Rs. 9.6 lakh Skoda Kylaq Signature Automatic - Rs. 11.2 lakh I am unable to decide which one would be the most suitable choice for my needs. Kindly suggest the best option.