Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Kia Syros

Autocar India
Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
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

100.06 hp at 5500rpm
115.56 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.01 kmpl
20.75 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
45 litres

User Reported Mileage

19.55 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
10.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
13.6 kmpl

Real World City Mileage

–
10.8 kmpl

Real World Highway Mileage

–
13.6 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
12.2 kmpl

0-100kph

–
12.63 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
6.92 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
9.07 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle

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 and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

4.9 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1765 mm
1805 mm

Height

1550 mm
1680 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2550 mm

Kerb Weight

1055-1060 kg
–

Boot Capacity

308 litres
465 litres

Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Trunk Light

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Cabin Boot Access

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Sunglass Holder

Bluetooth Connectivity

Door Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
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 Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Glove Box

–

Heated ORVM

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

12 Volt Port

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

High Beam Assist

Driver Airbag

Heads Up Display

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Passenger Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Overspeed Warning

Door Ajar Warning

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

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
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Roof Rails

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Cornering Foglamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Spoiler

–

Stop Lamp

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

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

Fabric
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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 & Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

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

Speakers

6
8

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Geo Fence

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•17w

For a family of three that will soon become four, along with two elderly family members over the age of 60, I am considering the following petrol cars for long-term ownership. This includes Honda Amaze ZX/VX CVT, Honda Elevate V Manual, Kia Syros HTK Plus MT and Maruti Suzuki Fronx Alpha MT. Keeping long-term ownership, comfort, practicality, reliability, and overall ownership experience in mind, which of these would be the best choice for my requirements?

•6w

I drive around 6-8 km daily in heavy traffic in Gurgaon, with a monthly running of around 220-400 km. I am looking to upgrade from an i10 CNG. I want an automatic car with Auto Hold, good suspension, and stable handling. Features such as a defogger, cruise control, and ventilated seats would be good to have. My on-road budget is around Rs. 15 lakh. I am considering the Syros EV HTK, Nexon EV Creative 45, MG Windsor Exclusive, and Victoris VXi AT. I am also considering waiting for the upcoming Bayon AT, XL6 AT, Hyundai Inster, and updated Fronx. Kindly suggest which would be the best option for my requirements.