Kia Syros vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Autocar India
Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
998 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

115.56 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

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.75 kmpl
20.01 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
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
37 litres

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
–

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

User Reported Mileage

–
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

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
195/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
4.9 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3995 mm

Width

1805 mm
1765 mm

Height

1680 mm
1550 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm
2520 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

465 litres
308 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1055-1060 kg

Comfort

Push Button Start

Cooled Glovebox

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Remote Locking

Door Pockets

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Rear AC Vents

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Heated ORVM

–

Interior Lamps

Sunroof

Panoramic

Acoustic Windshield

–

12 Volt Port

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Sunglass Holder

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Trunk Light

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Keyless Entry

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Hill Start Assist

High Beam Assist

Heads Up Display

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Rear Washer/Wiper

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Defogger

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Roof Rails

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Cornering Foglamps

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

ORVM turn indicators

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

–

Antenna

Shark Fin

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Interior

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Driver's Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Front Seat Armrest

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

8
6

Voice Commands

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Steering Audio Controls

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon

Audio System

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

CD Player

–

AUX Input

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Find My Car

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Geo Fence

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

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?

Verified
•8w

From your shortlist, we would pick the Honda Elevate V manual. For a growing family with two elders, this Honda car has higher seats, a wide door opening and an upright rear bench, making getting in and out easy, and it has good interior space and a big boot for luggage on trips. The smooth, reliable and strong 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol and manual are proven, and should be relatively hassle-free for 8-10 years, and it has good ground clearance too.The next best option in the petrol cars is the Syros, whose space-efficient design gives it surprising room for a sub-four-metre vehicle. Ingress and egress are good too, which will be helpful for your elder passengers, and the HTK+ variant will get you more features than the Elevate V. However, its engines, while stronger, aren't as smooth or hassle-free as the Honda's 1.5, and will cost more in maintenance over time. Plus, its suspension and ride quality are quite firm, which will be bothersome over time.The Fronx and Amaze are excellent vehicles in their own right, but for a family of four, they just don't offer as much space and practicality as the others, and thus we'd skip them. All things considered, the Honda Elevate V MT suits your needs best. The Honda Amaze price starts at Rs 7.51 lakh (ex-showroom).

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